I sent a fax to my Neuro with a heads up that I want to try the BG12. I've been taking Betaseron shots for 11 years and can't hardly find a spot to inject anymore!

Fortunately I still have Blue Cross and they paid the Betaseron and my Pharmacist told me they will very likely pay for the BG12.

The drug has been around for YEARS treating psoriasis. They tweeked the drug a bit so now it will cost a fortune (over 50K a year).
My pharmacist said to take an asprin 40 mins before the pill and you may have to chew a tums afterward (stomach upset). That's about it for common side affects.
I believe they have to monitor you white blood cell count to make sure it doesn't go too low. I feel like this is a fair trade off to damaging my liver with interferons!
Anyway my appointment is on Wednesday, so I'll find out!