what is rebif used for

What I want to know is what are the long term side effects of having used this medication for so long? What has it done to my body?

Hi all, I, like many of you, take medicine in the form of a shot (per syringe), in my case, Rebif. I have been self injecting Rebif now, for about 18 months, the only problem I have, is where to take my used syringes for proper disposal. When I talk to my doctor's office, they suggest my pharmacy, when I talk to my pharmacy, they suggest my health department, when I talk to my health department, they suggest my pharmacy or doctor's office.

I just learned that my current drug insurance plan from Humana will not cover Rebif in 2015. What plans cover at least some of the Rebif cost? My copay with Humana was about $300 per month. Would like not to exceed this amount.

I was diagnosed with MS in 2007 and used rebif for 7 years. I was doing well until late 2012. I started having problems with spasticity in my legs. At first I was able to control with baclofen but it continued to get worse and I started having weakness also. My MRI showed that there were no changes in 3 years, my antibodies test to rebif was negative but I continued to feel worse. In March my dr started talking about tysabri. I was freaked out but desperate to feel better.

Hi there, I used Rebif for a year and my memory isn't what it should but I remember occasional stinging. If you aren't already I would recommend taking some acetaminophen about 45 minutes before the injection. That may help the sting and curb any potential side effects. I don't remember too much sting once I got used to the max dose. Also, make sure your injection site is clean and dry and that you are using a site with enough skin.

Thanks a lot, Sllowe ( and rest of you) It is a good advise to ask the doctor what are the consequences ( if any) and what is the reason to discontinuation of Rebif. I think that the doctor is general neuro, because in Macedonia ther is no MS specialists. in discussion with my friend , he told me that doctor wants to him on CELL CEPT (medicament for lupus and ...). I could not find the connection why to go to CELLCEPT ?!?

sent me a script to check for NABs to interferon beta1a (was on Rebif). Because I did not want to sit at the labcorp for an hour while they figure what type of tube to put it in, etc. I decided to call. I'm not getting anywhere w/this with the lab. They've never heard of it, checking the computer etc. Nothing so far. Quix, JonM, you both were checked? Anyone else? Do you have to go to a special lab for this?

Hi Db1 I'm sorry that you have to even have to address this. I was so hoping the liver enzyme would stay a fluke for you. Since it has not for now, I'm glad to see that your Neuro is going to see what they do when you are off the Rebif. But, like Doc Q says, sounds like it's the culprit. My advice too is to talk w/your Dr about Tysabri, that way you are looking at all of your options at once.

t want your daughter taking Rebif then stick to your guns and find out what else is available for her. I assume you know her best. Please let us know how your appt. goes. I'll be thinking of you both. Stay strong.

I took my first Rebif shot on Thursday afternoon. I'm praying it is just coincidence, but since Thursday evening I've had a headache and muscle aches. The muscle aches are the worst part, and I'm extremely uncomfortable. I've tried Icy Hott, Tylenol, and ibuprofen, but they aren't doing much good, and I'm not sleeping well, which is making everything worse. Any suggestions for me?

She is around an 8 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale and has been on multiple interferon-beta1a treatments, including Rebif and Avonex and nothing seems to be helping. What course of treatment would you recommend?

wow, what a crazy few days.. literally! went to see doc, go over the mri and talk about the cymbalta problems. first, mri shows no real progression (yey!), so we're staying the course with the rebif. next, after much discussion, doc started to think that perhaps i should be on a mood stabilizer, not an antidepressant. i live most of my life in a hyperactive state, so maybe he's not too far off..

Hi Shell, Thank you for your reply.I can't tell you what it is to talk to someone who is sympathetic. It is very hard to see soome one you love go through this really bad time.As she has no friends (neither have we,her parents) nobody seem to want to know us now. A my daughter has to do the injections manualy because she has trouble with gripping the injector. She is 41 and is currently living on her own,has a oldish dog for company . She has had MS for 8 years with no remission.

Anyway it just dawned on me tonight that my neuro used to check me every 6 months for hgb, liver function wbc but over the years stopped. Could my anemia be caused by rebif? If so does that necessitate stopping it?

I finally was able to see the neurologist today and he confirmed my diagnosis of MS. I have to go into tomorrow to have blood work done and then it is the awful task of deciding on what medication to take. My neuro recommended either Rebiff or Techfidera. Any insight into these 2 meds? Any help with trying to decide which way to go would be greatly appreciated.

I called every pharmacy in town and got.same.story. Then called rebif and they know.if.no shortage. Is anyone else.having this problem? In meantime I am out so no shots.

I can relate. I was symptom free for six years until a UTI stirred up my MS again. A round of steroids and going back on my rebif seems to have once again calmed things down, thankfully. Does this mean we are cured? No, just fortunate :) be thankful. Stay on your meds, and live each day to it's fullest.

Dagun, I also meant to say I have permanent numbness/tingling in my fingertips now, that is my one constant symptom. I don't think the feeling is coming back, my point is, I always used to try and ignore/dismiss this but obviously something was going on so trust yourself on these things.

I have been on Rebif for 2 months and am still having relapses. My Dr is recommending a steriod infusion which I am going to do this week. From what he told me Copaxone takes about 6 months to start working so if after 9 months you are not getting relief then I think a switch is good. I have been told Rebif takes 2-5 months to start working. I can't say much about the side effects. I have felt fatigue and heat intolerance, but Dr thinks that is from MS symptoms more so than Rebif.

What is rebif used for

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