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Avonex (a beta interferon) is an injectable disease modifying treatment (DMT) for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, taken weekly. Find out more about Avonex and share you experiences with other MSers.

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@JoMaccy24

13 May 2022 15:34 EditedLast reply 18 Mar 2025 18:47

Bad Reaction to Plegridy / Avonex Experiences

Hi, Hoping to get some advice about some recent reactions I've had to taking Plegridy. The last two times I've taken the injection I've had a really intense neurological 'episode' a few hours afterwards: sudden drop in body temperature (33.8 degrees on the thermometer) whole body shaking because of...

@Winchy2022

12 Jan 2022 19:05Last reply 19 Dec 2024 18:27

Avonex and what to expect

Hi All , Just wondering if anyone on here is on Avonex. I have been on it for 8 weeks. Looking for your experiences of side effect and what to expect. Look forward to hearing back from any of you

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

@Lupin

29 Jul 2024 06:30Last reply 30 Jul 2024 07:28

Ms meds Avonex

Hi what meds are people on ? I’ve been on Avonex for 12 years and it seems to be working well for me but I dont know anyone else that’s been on it this long !

Croydon, United Kingdom

@greendragonfly77

5 Feb 2024 03:30Last reply 10 Jun 2024 21:29

Avonex & Mood

Hi There, Just wondering if any of you Avonex users have experienced mood swings on injection day? I have been noticing less ability to regulate my emotions. A few times I've completely lost it... flipped my lid at kids, spouse, etc. Maybe it's just due to not feeling well because of flu like si...

Albany, United States

@Jsammut

13 Mar 2024 22:07Last reply 13 May 2024 08:10

Avonex

Anyone on Avonex and like it? I'm struggling with it big time.

Irvine, United Kingdom

@meganquinn97

23 Nov 2023 20:58 EditedLast reply 20 Dec 2023 09:08

Avonex

Hi All! Is anybody really struggling with Avonex? Side effects and actually doing the injection? For the last few months I have sat in tears every injection night and having a panic attack trying to do it. Last night it was so bad I just couldn't do it. I've tried getting someone else to do it and a...

@beth_rose

27 Dec 2022 12:40Last reply 16 Nov 2023 20:59

Missed Avonex

Need advice - flight got cancelled yesterday which is my normal day for taking my injection. Tried to get hold of my MS nurse but no luck today. Do I take my missed injection today then carry on as normal on Monday or do I miss this week entirely?

@beth_rose

21 May 2023 20:22Last reply 16 Nov 2023 20:52

Avonex - left leg nerve pain

Hey, people who are on Avonex. I have been on it since November 2022 with no major issues. But on the weeks that I have to inject into my left leg, I seem to hit nerves everytime and it's got the to point where I'm super stressed when it's left leg week. Does anyone have any advice or tips on ho...

@deliaa

3 Nov 2023 19:11

avonex problems

hello guys!i m Delia,i am 15 years old and i have ms since may 2022.I am on avonex from september 2022 and recently i found some problems on my pens.They work good until I want to set them off,the blue button is so hard to push. I tried to push the button using my both hands, and still it did not tr...

Avrig, Romania

@Lily260110

12 Jul 2023 10:26Last reply 13 Jul 2023 15:17

From Avonex to possibly Kesimpta

Hello, I hoping someone can help or give me advise. I have been fine with my MS and to be honest still am, but unfortnately I had a meeting with my consultant last week and my last MRI showed I have new lesions on my brain which is very frustrating and are happy taking Avonex with no side affects at...

London, United Kingdom

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