Interferon beta-1a IM Injection

What is Interferon beta-1a IM Injection?

Interferon beta-1a is a drug in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is produced by mammalian cells while Interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. Interferons have been shown to have about a 30–35% reduction in the rate of MS relapses, and to slow the progression of disability in MS patients.

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How do members experience Interferon beta-1a IM Injection?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 13,249 1,458
General health 30 13
Fatigue 22 8
Improve mobility 14 7
Transverse myelitis 10 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fever/chills 239
Muscle aches 232
Headaches 147
Joint pain 90
Fever 74
Tiredness 72

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 362
Moderate 501
Mild 472
None 143

Member evaluations

gelflinggrl

evaluated on Nov 11, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

christine1114

evaluated on Oct 02, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: Moderate
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Lorelis

evaluated on Oct 15, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate
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