Using Avonex; Not working, anyone heard of Rebif - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

jayhoward · 02-15-2004, 06:04 PM

I'm currently using Avonex, a once a week shot. Recently my doctor said it's not working. Has anyone heard anything about treatment options such as Rebif? Which has the least side affects? Also, personal experience dealing with treatments.

lbstover · 02-16-2004, 05:39 AM

Couple of questions for you,

1. How long have you been on the Avonex?

2. How does the Doctor know it isn't working?

Just curious
Betsy

joshremus · 02-16-2004, 06:11 AM

I'm currenly using Rebif and having no major problems. However, it's the only thing I've ever tried, and I've been on it for about 1.5 months. My Doc suggested it because he believes it's the most aggressive. However, he seemed like he would have been fine with any of the choices.

Rebif (if I'm not telling you something you already knew) is the same stuff as Avonex, but delivered under the skin more frequently in higher doses. I would GUESS that if you tolerate Avonex well, you'd be okay with Rebif.

Josh

jayhoward · 02-19-2004, 05:04 PM

1. How long have you been on the Avonex?
3yrs doc says im getting more lesions thinks rebif will help better
2. How does the Doctor know it isn't working?
took an mri last mth says placs r still growing since last mri 2 yrs ago

chicken1 · 02-24-2004, 04:06 AM

maybe it's just because i've been on it with no exacerbations since 1999, but after all the studies i've read, Copaxone is the best choice....check out the NARCOMS study (do a google of that word) ....it's an MS research study that's been comparing drugs, symptons and the like and have been comparing drug choices for over 10 years and have found that copaxone is the best option.