AVONEX: MS treatment that's easy to stay on

Finding a therapy that you can stay on is essential. That’s why you may be comforted to know that very few people stop taking AVONEX because of side-effects.

• In a 2-year study, very few people (4%) stopped taking AVONEX because of side effects
• In a longer 8 year follow-up study, even fewer people (2%) stopped taking AVONEX because of side effects.

Many people who take once-a-week AVONEX adjust well to therapy. If you experience flu like symptoms while taking AVONEX, don't worry and don't stop taking your AVONEX as prescribed

Many people taking AVONEX find that flu like symptoms are temporary, meaning symptoms typically last a day after the injection as you adjust to your treatment. Some simple strategies may help manage them. Talk to your doctor about methods for managing flu like symptoms. As you stay on AVONEX, symptoms usually lessen, or go away over time. This will leave you feeling better able to do the things you most enjoy.