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Betaseron

Interferon beta-1b

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2.7  Effectiveness
7.8  Side Effects
2.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 18 Betaseron side effects and 1 Betaseron benefit.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Betaseron, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Energy 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Sleep 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Betaseron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Dizziness 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Fatigue 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Flu-Like Symptoms 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Headache 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Insomnia 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Nausea 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
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Less Commonly Reported Betaseron Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Back Pain 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Blurred Vision 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Chest Pain 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Chills 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Fainting 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Vomiting 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Betaseron
Since taking Betaseron Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 75%
Hospitalization 25%
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26 May 2009 Only the first doses caused flu like symptoms, If I missed for more than three days, could expect to chills and fever
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28 Mar 2009 Betaserson did seem to help control my MS a little. I still had attacks every few months. My most severe attack to date was while taking Beta. I now own a wheelchair because of that attack. Really did not like the side effects and had a constant low grade fever while taking this drug.
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