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What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). It is believed to work by affecting the immune system, although its exact mechanism of action is unknown.
Last text update: 2011-10-05
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Avonex is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis | 100% |
General Information:
- 6.9
- Avonex Average Satisfaction Score
- 89% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Avonex.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 1,400 users taking Avonex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Avonex
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I have been on Avonex since December 1999. Over the years I have found that if I put the Avonex pack (unopened) in my pant pocket for one hour before I do the injection I have elimated 95% of the side effects. Closer to my own body temp has helped. I have not missed my weekly shot since starting on Avonex. I still have MS, but have not had any "flare-ups" and do everything I did before. May take a few minutes longer but has not stopped me.
- 55 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-11-20 06:41:28
Have been on Avonex for 4 months. The worst side effects were in the first month, however the symptoms of severe flu still persist. They come on about 18 hours after taking the medication and continue for about 24 hours. Ibuprofen helps a bit. I have been told this should all stop but can take up to a year.
- 54 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-09-26 08:56:11
I get my Avonex injection between 11a.m. and 1.pm. It seems to help with the side affects. I take tylenol about an hour or two after I get the shot and then again 4-5 hours later. Then I don't wake up with the side affects, like I did with nighttime injections.
- 35 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-03-22 05:29:14
