Rebif and retinal vascular occlusion

[Princepaso]

Has anyone using rebif experienced retinal vessel blpackage
I am not diabetic and have managed high np
I have retina infarction from lack of blood flow
Luckily, in more periferal vision.
I read a pub med article that mentioned this possibility
Thanks
Kirsten

[Princepaso]

I am on rebif for almost a year
Thanks for your response!
I have a neuro ophthalmology apt. June 21
Hope to know more
Sure makes sense
Thx again
Kirsten

[sllowe]

Hi there,

I have not heard of the incidents of this, but did a quick search and did find just a mention in the script packaging. This would be in your packaging too, but if you are like me (also on Rebif), I rarely read it mostly because the print is so dang small.

For what it's worth - search "vision" in the pdf http://www.pfizer.com/files/products/uspi_rebif.pdf
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Postmarketing Experience

In addition to adverse events reported from clinical trials, the following events have been reported during postmarketing use of Rebif®. Because these reractions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, the frequency or a causal relationship to Rebif can not be reliably determined.

Eye Disorders: Retinal vascular disorders (i.e. retinopathy, cotton wool spots or obstruction of retinal artery or vein).


Since this doesn't tell you much - you can play around with key words like...." incidents of interferon mediated retinal vessel blockage"

That's where I'd start. Sure hope this is something that can be managed. Remind us how long you've been on Rebif. Nice to see you.
-Shell