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Originally Posted by Penny Lane
I have just returned from an appointment at the MS Clinic and was recommended I use a personal injector to help me give myself injections. Up until now I have been going to an injection clinic because I have trouble with the thought of injecting myself. When I was contacted by the group that was going to send me the injector they told me it is only compatible with the prefilled Avonex, I have always used the Avonex that you must mix yourself. Is this good switch? What are the experiences others have had with the prefilled Syringes.
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Hi Penny Lane,
I have been on Avonex for years and always, except for a brief period, been on the powered form. When trying the premixed I got quite fatigued as a side-effect. With the powered form I have no side effects at all. Its not clear why, since they both contain the same interferon beta-1a. So I much prefer the powered form.
I was not aware there was an injector for Avonex?
I know some are fearfull of the long needle. But really its "no big deal" once you get used to it.
Oh well, best of luck in your Avonex journey?
- Roy