avonex

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What is avonex?

Generic Name: interferon beta-1a
Interferon beta-1a is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.
Interferon beta-1a is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). This medication will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.
Interferon beta-1a may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Hello! I was just Wondering if People who are taking Weekly Avonex Injections Have To OR Sh...
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My neuro calls and tells me that there are new lesions in the C-Spine (2, if I remember cor...
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Aloha Dr. I have been on Avonex for about 7 years now. Recently (the past month), it is cau...
Please see this recent article "Remyelination capacity of the MS brain decreases with disea...
The Cleveland Clinic Doctor Wants to start me on Avonex in the next couple of weeks and fol...
I have only been on the Avonex for a month and a half. It kicks my butt for about 24 hours...
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Diagnosed with MS 1 1/2 years ago, I started Avonex injections then. Only side effects fro...

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