Multiple Sclerosis Resource Center
We know you probably have a lot of questions about multiple sclerosis (MS). The resources in this section may help you get some answers.
You can use these materials to learn about MS, how it works, how it's diagnosed, and—most important—the resources that are available to help you along the way.
Dr. Bob Arnot
Bob Arnot, MD, is a Peabody Award-winning journalist. Dr. Arnot formerly served as chief medical editor and special foreign correspondent for NBC News. He currently has a television series on the Time Warner and Comcast networks.
Addressing Barriers to Treatment
Dr. Bob Arnot answers questions about potential ways to reduce pain and discomfort at the injection site for people living with MS.
Strength in Numbers: The Importance of MS Support
Dr. Bob Arnot answers common questions about MS support groups, Bayer's BETA Nurse support program, and financial assistance programs.
BETAPLUS® Support Program
The BETAPLUS support program was rated best** by physicians for affordable therapy, copay assistance, and nurse access and training.
Here's how it works: When a BETASERON patient signs up for BETAPLUS, you're assigned your own personal BETA Nurse who's been specially trained in multiple sclerosis. Your BETA Nurse becomes your partner and is always there to help you stay on your treatment plan. BETAPLUS is the only support program that has MS-trained BETA Nurses available at a toll-free number, any time, day or night.
Just call BETAPLUS at 1-800-788-1467 or join now
BETAPLUS Peer Mentor Program
As a BETAPLUS member, you can also sign up for the Peer Mentor Program. You can select your own mentor—another person living with MS—who has faced many of the same issues you're facing now. A BETA Nurse will also be available during your calls to answer any health-related questions that may come up. Your mentor is there to:
- Share experiences
- Offer tips and ideas
Sign up now for the Peer Mentor Program
Choosing an MS Therapy
In this brochure, you will learn about MS and your treatment options. It talks about the importance of early treatment, Important Safety Information about BETASERON, and the BETAPLUS patient support program.
My MS My Way
MyMSMyWay is a free resource dedicated to connecting people with MS to accessible technologies. This site is made for people with MS by people with MS.
Download this educational brochure with useful information about accessibility technology for people with MS.
My Personal Journal
This resource gives you a great way to stay organized, keep track of your injections; and remember important things like your doctor's appointments and tests.
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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- Consider MS Treatments
- When considering treatments, take a closer look at BETASERON.
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- Peer Mentor Program
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- Why Choose Betaseron?
- Consider MS Treatments
- When considering treatments, take a closer look at BETASERON.
- BETAPLUS®
MS Support Program -
The MS support program rated best** by physicians for affordable therapy, copay assistance, and nurse access and training. Access a BETA Nurse 24/7, 365 days a year.
Call 1-800-788-1467
or
join BETAPLUS now.
** In a survey of 199 physicians conducted by JZM/Phoenix Healthcare Practice, BETAPLUS, an MS patient support program for those on Betaseron, was rated "best" for affordable therapy, copay assistance, and nurse access and training, compared to MS support programs from Avonex, Copaxone, and Rebif. Attitude, Awareness and Use Tracking Study Among Physicians June 2008.
- Consider MS Treatments
- When considering treatments, take a closer look at BETASERON.
