User Reviews for Betaseron

I've been on all interferons for multiple sclerosis. My experience being on them may not become yours. I became depressive, in part because of knowing I had MS, but then again knowing answered much of my questions. It's hard for doctors to recognize these changes when they don't see you in your everyday environment. It is important to discuss probable mood swings with your doctor. State of mind is state of health, and being down in the dumps doesn't help MS progression. I know many people who are on interferons and do well. If I had my choice of the three available interferons it would be this one to start with. Presently, I'm not on any medicine and have 3 new lesions in the brain. Please remember, my experience is not a forgone conclusion.

I have had MS since 1996 - diagnosed at the age of 49. My MS is very mild compared to my older sister who was diagnosed around 1970 and needs assistance to walk. I have been on Betaseron for 14 years and other than initial flu-like symptoms, have tolerated it very well. However, the key to avoiding the symptoms is to keep Tylenol or some other pain relief medication in my system. In 14 years, I have only had 3 relapses, and Betaseron has slowed the progression of my MS and lessened the severity of relapses. The one side effect I am experiencing is injection site reactions that leave the area red, sore and over time have caused muscle atrophy in my arms and buttocks. Even so, I would still recommend Betaseron to anyone with relapsing-remitting MS.