User Reviews for Avonex Administration Pack intramuscular

Been using Avonex since 2003. I like the newer pack with the twist on needle, still have some "issues" with sticking myself...(laugh). I still, about every 4 or 5 weeks, have the horrible flu-like symptoms, no matter what time I do the injection. I don't know if I really have any fewer relapses, I've had it so long... Good wishes to all.

I have had Remitting M.S. since 1998. Avonex has helped tremendously. My only complain is that I still have a drug headache occasionally. Nothing will make it go away except for time. It lasts an entire day after the injection. I always give myself the injection about an hour before I go to bed that way I sleep through the symptoms. But sometimes, I still have the drug headache that lasts for a day.

Sleep thru most of the side effects, and tired the next day. NOt bad for only starting about 5 weeks ago. i'm encouraged that it will only get easier.

I started on Copaxone, but was having reaction with each shot (not sure whether it was the sub-q needle or medicine), so the dr switched me to Avonex. Aside from the mental psyching to get over my needle-phobia, I have been very pleased with Avonex. I do have the flu-like side effects, but I have learned to time them so I sleep thru them and don't wake up in the morning still feeling sick. Tylenol also helps with them. But, I will take 6 hrs of flu-like side effects versus a week of site injection reactions!Read More Read Less

I have been on Avonex since 1999, has held my MS at bay, only occassional fku-like side effects !

Flu like symtoms I do not like. Sometimes The shot puts me down for a day and then sometimes I have no symtoms at all.

I have been on Avonex since 1998. Very little disability except fatigue and cognitive issues. Side effects were brutal when I started the medication in 1998, but then went away. The flu-like symptoms have returned this past year. I am so grateful there is medication for MS.

This medication has been a GOD send for me. I dont really like the side affects but they are more bearable then the effects of the diease itself. I feel that without this medication I would be far worse off if I had never used it.

I have used Avonex since 1996 when it was released; I have not had a single exacerbation whereas I was having one about every two months prior to that. Hate the shot but it's well worth it. Never had any reactions until after using it for 10 years; now they vary but are easily tolerated. I know I'm very lucky because I am much better than I was when I started using it.

The side effects are not fun at all. I take the shot at night, wake up at 2am shaking and shivering like I'm naked at the north pole, then 1 hour later have a temp of 104 and am laying out in the snow. Drinking a lot of water and taking 800mg of advil 2 hours before administering the shot and then another 800mg before bed seem to take the edge off the symptoms. I've only had 1 relapse, so my guess is that it's working. If this is what I need to do to retain some form of a normal life, then I will continue the use of this medication. Read More Read Less

I still do not give my self the shot. the day after is very hard for me but overall it works

Suffering from ongoing bad stomach aches from medication for 3 days after injection. Elevated liver levels from medication that doctors are struggling with. Removed from Avonex due to high Liver levels and now suffering from pain in chest. All may appear to be side effects from Avonex.

I was diagnosed in 2006 with MS and have been using Avonex everysince then. Symptoms still bother me everytime I have to take the injection but, I guess its working I haven't had anymore attacks since the start of the drug.

Have used avonex since 2001. Have had no problems. Still mobile; continue to live a normal life. Able to do anything I desire, yet use wisdom re: getting rest and eating properly.

Been on A for 3 yrs. Day after is still difficult with fatigue and headache but fever is gone and I am able to go about regular business with some limitations. I've had no flare-ups since 2004 and still crossing my fingers that it is because of the A. I try to fight MS with A, good nutrition & yoga. I'm still healthy & active. Good luck!:)

I've had MS for three years now, and have only had one exacerbation. The Avonex works wonders for me, I love it and I believe it's helped to keep my disease at bay.

Been taking avonex for almost 3 years, thought it was the best choice of the 3 I was offered.The flu like symptons were brutal the first couple times but got better in time, I take Advil every 4 hours, after the shot until next night. I have seen what MS can do, without any treatment, so I will always tough it out, so much better then the alternative. You have to remember Avonex doesnt treat symptoms, its meant to slow the progression.

When I began taking Avonex eight years ago, I was walking. Since then, I have declined significantly and can no longer walk. Do I blame Avonex? No, but one of my friends has MS and she takes no medication. She walks and has absolutely no symptoms whatsoever. The bottom line: I think MS is too variable to attribute any definite or definable results from taking Avonex or any other immunomodulator. In my case, Avonex did nothing; glad it has helped some of you.