I have never been on Avonex, but was on Betaseron. I was sick, and my liver wasnt happy. I had the flu stuff, and well...just didnt feel good.

Copaxone took some getting used to, but i had no flu stuff. I am a manual shooter now, and the side effects are almost nil.

what affects me badly, makes someone elses life so much better, and vice versa. You just wont know until you take it.

SInce your MD wants you on an interferon, I would look at the Avonex. Many have taken it and do great on it. Just make sure you get check ups for liver enzyme studies done. It doesnt have an auto injector like the others, but its only once a week.

Best of luck to you.