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Rebif

Interferon beta-1a

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4.5  Effectiveness
7.5  Side Effects
5.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 14 Rebif side effects and 3 Rebif benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Rebif, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 5.6% 0% 88.9% 5.6% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 5.3% 10.5% 57.9% 26.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 11.1% 5.6% 77.8% 5.6% 0%
Breathing 0% 5.6% 77.8% 16.7% 0%
Confidence 0% 15.8% 68.4% 15.8% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 15.8% 57.9% 15.8% 10.5%
Digestion 5.3% 10.5% 73.7% 10.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 5% 20% 50% 20% 5%
Energy 5% 25% 45% 15% 10%
Eyesight 10.5% 5.3% 68.4% 15.8% 0%
Memory 0% 15.8% 47.4% 36.8% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 25% 50% 25% 0%
Pain 11.1% 5.6% 50% 22.2% 11.1%
Patience 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 11.1% 61.1% 16.7% 11.1%
Skin Complexion 5.9% 5.9% 76.5% 11.8% 0%
Sleep 0% 16.7% 50% 16.7% 16.7%
Stress Level 5.6% 16.7% 61.1% 16.7% 0%
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Commonly Reported Rebif Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 75% 12.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Anxiety 64.7% 11.8% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9%
Appetite Loss 77.8% 5.6% 11.1% 0% 5.6%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 58.8% 29.4% 11.8% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 70% 10% 20% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 40% 10% 40% 10% 0%
Confusion 50% 20% 20% 10% 0%
Cough 70.6% 17.6% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Depression 30% 20% 20% 20% 10%
Diarrhea 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Dizziness 58.8% 29.4% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Drowsiness 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Fatigue 47.4% 15.8% 10.5% 15.8% 10.5%
Fever 50% 20% 10% 20% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 31.6% 10.5% 21.1% 26.3% 10.5%
Gas 60% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Headache 22.2% 33.3% 16.7% 27.8% 0%
Insomnia 58.8% 11.8% 23.5% 0% 5.9%
Irregular Heartbeat 70% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 10% 20% 20% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 18.8% 0% 18.8% 12.5%
Muscle Cramping 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Nausea 78.9% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 60% 20% 10% 10% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 0% 10% 20% 10%
Skin Rash 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Stomach Ache 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Yeast Infection 87.5% 6.2% 0% 6.2% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Rebif Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Back Pain 50% 25% 12.5% 0% 12.5%
Blood in Urine 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 50% 12.5% 37.5% 0% 0%
Change in Menstruation 66.7% 0% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Change in Weight 64.7% 11.8% 17.6% 5.9% 0%
Chest Pain 70.6% 29.4% 0% 0% 0%
Chills 47.4% 31.6% 10.5% 0% 10.5%
Confusion 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Earache 76.5% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9% 0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Jaundice 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Raynaud's 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 82.4% 0% 5.9% 11.8% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 82.4% 5.9% 0% 5.9% 5.9%
Vomiting 88.2% 11.8% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Rebif
Since taking Rebif Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 6.5%
Hallucination 2.2%
Hospitalization 2.2%
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User Comments about Rebif
10 Nov 2015 I take it at night to sleep through the side effects.
   —Posted by Gary with MS
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28 Jul 2012 The only pain I experience is in my shoulder but the doctors are saying its non related.
   —Posted by Lexi
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05 Jan 2011 I started my treatment for my MS and Vasculitis conditions for the first time today. My Dr. has prescribed for me PREDNISONE 20 MG TABLET, and REBIF 44 mcg. I picked up the PREDNISONE from the Pharmacy last night, and then I picked up the REBIF today. However, as I woke up today at around 6: am, I took a pill of the PREDNISONE and I went back to sleep. I woke again at around 10: am and I felt much better. I was able to walk without losing balance, and I didn’t struggle going up the stairs like I always did. I even thought about joining the gym, a thought that hasn’t come across my mind for the past two years because of the signs and symptoms of MS and Vasculitis. I continued to follow my Doctor’s instructions on taking PREDNISONE; and so, I took another one after about 4 HRS. However, I took the injection of REBIF around 3:30 pm, and left the house to do some grocery shopping. While I was shopping, I started to sweat, and began to feel acute pain in my lower pack. When I came home I started to experience a severe headache, and my movement became difficult.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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18 Nov 2010 I am experiencing more discomfort, body aches the days following the night of injection. I also have been experiencing painful, burning feet, numbness in hands on a daily basis. Rarely have a "good" day anymore.
   —Posted by Jennie
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09 Oct 2010 suffice to say, this medicine is not worth the pain caused from taking it. I dont recommend it.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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