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Old 11-22-2009, 12:08 PM #1
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Hi, Renee!

It's good to see you posting again

Sorry, I have no advice regarding Avonex
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Old 11-23-2009, 09:48 AM #2
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Avonex is an interferon, so you'll probably have some of the same side effects, but like Dejibo said you're taking a smaller amt of it than you get with Rebif, and only once a week instead of 3x, so maybe it'll work better for you. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Good luck with the new job possibilities. Hope Olivia is feeling much better today!
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No info but wanted to say Hey!
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Avonex is only once/week so I would take it on Friday nights, but I actually felt worse on that than I do with Rebif now. My rebif side effects are handled with a bit of advil. My Avonex side effects couldn't be touched with 800 mg of motrin. Each person is different though - I just handle a smaller dose more often better than a huge dose once/week. Nice to see you!
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Hiya Renee ! I have nothing good to say about Avonex. It was awful for me. I really hope it doesn't screw with you too much. Definitely take it on Friday and dose up with ibuprofen or something about an hour before. Good luck!
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Hi Renee!

I took Avonex for 18 months and I had the once a week flu-like symptoms. I'd take it at bedtime and take naproxen 500 mg and go to bed. Make sure you're well hydrated before hand also.

Take it easy the next day because you might feel a bit squishy for that day.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!
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Yup squishy thats how I'd explain it!
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