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Rich1976

Plegridy vs avonex

What are the views on these 2 treatments. Appreciate that it is personal but I need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks thanks
@shelley44

@rich1976 are they 1st ever treatments . I started with copaxone about 18months all going good . I heard avonex can bring on cold/flu like symptoms ..its hard to pick out 1st one but I'm glad with mine ..

@Stumbler

@rich1976 , Avonex and Plegridy are both interferon-based medications. Both can give temporary flu-like symptoms. However both are "first-line" treatments, i.e. the least effective of the Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs). The latest thinking is to hit MS hard and fast, with the best treatments. to avoid accumulating damage using less effective treatments. Check out :- https://support.mstrust.org.uk/file/DMD-Book-Final-WEB.pdf ; and https://www.mstrust.org.uk/about-ms/ms-treatments/ms-decisions-aid , to see whether there is a more effective treatment that better suits your lifestyle, then ask your Neuro for it. It's your body that will be accepting these drugs.