Your Decision
"I know there are many things going through your mind right now. I know, because I was in your shoes - it feels like it was just yesterday." Genelle
BETAPLUS Peer Mentor
Changed Therapy to BETASERON in 2007
Hi, my name is Genelle, and in 2007, I chose to manage my multiple sclerosis (MS) with BETASERON. When I was first diagnosed with MS, my physician and I tried another therapy that seemed right for me at the time. But I had many challenges with that therapy, so I changed to BETASERON. I'm glad I did.*
BETASERON has been helping people for longer than any other MS therapy on the market. It's also part of the Bayer family - a name I know and trust. Plus, BETASERON now has the thinnest needle in any MS therapy.
While no therapy is perfect, it's important that you make a choice and start therapy as soon as possible.
Resources like your healthcare team, family, friends, and MS advocacy organizations are your first line of support. Another valuable source of support is the BETAPLUS™ Peer Mentor Program. The Peer Mentors are people like me who are currently taking BETASERON and can share their experiences and how they manage.
Whichever therapy you choose, I hope it's the one that's best for you.
*Results based on Genelle's experience. Individual results may vary.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
BETASERON® (interferon beta-1b) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Patients with multiple sclerosis in whom efficacy has been demonstrated include patients who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are lymphopenia, injection-site reaction, asthenia, flu-like symptom complex, headache, and pain. Gradual dose titration and use of analgesics during treatment initiation may help reduce flu-like symptoms. BETASERON should be used with caution in patients with depression. Injection-site necrosis has been reported in 4% of patients in controlled trials. Patients should be advised of the importance of rotating injection sites. Female patients should be warned about the potential risk to pregnancy. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported rarely. See "Warnings," "Precautions," and "Adverse Reactions" sections of full Prescribing Information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For important risk and use information, please see the full prescribing information.
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