Is AVONEX still working?

While you may not notice the day-to-day effects, AVONEX is hard at work. AVONEX fights the silent progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), working to prevent the underlying nerve damage caused by MS. Below are common questions people taking AVONEX have about how to tell if their treatment is working.

Q. If I have a flare-up, is AVONEX still working?

A: Yes. Even if you have a flare-up, your AVONEX is probably still working. Because AVONEX treats the underlying disease, not just the symptoms, you may continue to have flare-ups. No therapy can stop flare-ups altogether. But you are less likely to experience another flare-up with AVONEX than somebody who is not taking MS therapy. That is because AVONEX can delay MS from running its natural course. In studies it has been shown to reduce the number of relapses and slow the progression of physical disability.

Q. If I cannot do everything I used to do, is AVONEX still working?

A: Yes. AVONEX slows down MS and the progression of physical disability but it does not stop it. Only a cure would do that. MS can quickly take away your ability to do certain things. Things you probably take for granted today. What AVONEX can do is delay your MS from following its natural course. In studies it has been shown to reduce the number of relapses and slow the progression of physical disability. AVONEX helps protect your ability to do the big and little things that matter so much. Ask your healthcare provider or nurse about all the ways AVONEX treats the underlying nature of MS.

You can put your trust in AVONEX to help fight your MS. Just stay committed.

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