Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Injection site reactions are the only side effects I experience. I was on Tec for 2 years with the terrible flushing side effect, twice daily.

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Injection site reactions are the only side effects I experience. I was on Tec for 2 years with the terrible flushing side effect, twice daily.
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Reviewer: Red, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am so disappointed in this drug. I was on Tysabri but I had to discontinue due to the risk of PML. I was able to get through the starter pack. I even made it through the first injection at 125 mcg. Oh but the second one has been HELL! I have had flu-symptoms for a week. The headaches and nausea is out of this world. The sad part is that when I called for support i really felt like I got none!! I ... Show Full Comment

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I am so disappointed in this drug. I was on Tysabri but I had to discontinue due to the risk of PML. I was able to get through the starter pack. I even made it through the first injection at 125 mcg. Oh but the second one has been HELL! I have had flu-symptoms for a week. The headaches and nausea is out of this world. The sad part is that when I called for support i really felt like I got none!! I will not continue this drug. As with everything else in the world to each his own.
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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Had MS for 7 years now, took Rebif for 5 years, Plegridy for 18 mos..Love Plegridy..AS with rebif the s/e's were about the same along with injection site reactions. love that it is biweekly..

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Had MS for 7 years now, took Rebif for 5 years, Plegridy for 18 mos..Love Plegridy..AS with rebif the s/e's were about the same along with injection site reactions. love that it is biweekly..
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Reviewer: BARBIE DOLL, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I WAS ON THIS DRUG FOR ONLY 4 MONTHS,HAD THE FLU LIKE SYPTOMS TWICE DID EXACTLY WHAT THE DR. SAID, TOOK ALEVE THE DAY BEFORE AND DRINK TONS OF WATER, TOOK ALEVE AGAIN BEFORE INJECTING. LAST TIME I GOT SO SICK WITH THE FLU LIKE STUFF, I COULD HARDLY WALK FOR 2 DAYS. DR. SENT ME FOR BLOOD WORK AND LIVER ENZ. HIGH, THYROID OFF, WBC DOWN. DR. TOOK ME OFF. DID NOT FEEL GOOD AT ALL. GOOD LUCK TO PEO ... Show Full Comment

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I WAS ON THIS DRUG FOR ONLY 4 MONTHS,HAD THE FLU LIKE SYPTOMS TWICE DID EXACTLY WHAT THE DR. SAID, TOOK ALEVE THE DAY BEFORE AND DRINK TONS OF WATER, TOOK ALEVE AGAIN BEFORE INJECTING. LAST TIME I GOT SO SICK WITH THE FLU LIKE STUFF, I COULD HARDLY WALK FOR 2 DAYS. DR. SENT ME FOR BLOOD WORK AND LIVER ENZ. HIGH, THYROID OFF, WBC DOWN. DR. TOOK ME OFF. DID NOT FEEL GOOD AT ALL. GOOD LUCK TO PEOPLE THAT CAN TAKE THIS DRUG.
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Reviewer: Sabrina , 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have taken 4 shots of plegridy. So far it's working for me. I was having a relapse daily. There are a few side effects, but not too bad to manage. For flu like symptoms I take some generic otc cough/sinus medication, Tylenol and rest for a day or two. So much better than having relapses!! I also get a pretty big red welt at injection site around the 3/4 day that lasts two weeks. Ice it and t ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken 4 shots of plegridy. So far it's working for me. I was having a relapse daily. There are a few side effects, but not too bad to manage. For flu like symptoms I take some generic otc cough/sinus medication, Tylenol and rest for a day or two. So much better than having relapses!! I also get a pretty big red welt at injection site around the 3/4 day that lasts two weeks. Ice it and the swelling goes down! Rather have a few symptoms then relapsing constantly!
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