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Best Day To Start Avonex

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Griffithsville, WV

Hi all πŸ€—. Ive tried searching in the Q&A and i cant find anything specific to Avonex
Back in 2019 my Neuro wanted to pit me in Aubagio. The process was almost complete with my private insu, but then i had to stop working, insu changed and i am required to start on Avonex before i can try Aubagio. My question is, what day of the week is best to take the shot? I cant be out of commission during the week when my granddaughter goes back to school. So should i take it on Friday night (as ive heard… read more

June 16, 2021
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A MyMSTeam Member

When I took Avonex I would take it Sunday nights, get a horrible nights sleep with lots of shaking and sweating but get up with my alarm, showering and go to work. Later, I found that the shaking and sweating were side effects I really didn't need to bear so I hope you don't experience anything similar but it's OK if you do and say something much sooner than I did. To me, the hardest part of taking Avonex was the needle and the me giving myself the shot. I didn't consider what was to be done the day after and was able to accomplish all my tasks.

June 16, 2021
A MyMSTeam Member

Sunday night is when I take my Avonex injection, with a Tylenol and Lyrica, so it's not such a bad side effect the next day ❀️ My on side effect is my fibromyalgia reacts up . I know this is an older post, although it just popped up. Blessings πŸ’•

May 9, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Hi there,
I had an awful reaction to avonex, i still have the blemishes at my injection sites years later. I am now on Rebiff and the side effects are minimal.

May 9, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I used to take it in the evening, Fridays I think and I'd have other counter medicine on hand to deal with side effects. Best of luck x

April 19, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you all! Yes, it has been a while since this post was made. but i am now on Aubagio (since may 2022). Ive been okay with it, no major side effects, however i was just told that i have to get the generic version on my next refill 😞

May 10, 2023

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