Once-Weekly AVONEX

AVONEX is the only treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) offering the convenience of once-weekly dosing. If you're like many people with MS, you may find it's easier to stay on treatment when you don't have to think about taking your medication more than once a week.

Remember, MS is a lifelong illness. Keeping your treatment on track gives you the best chance of staying active longer. With once-weekly dosing, many people with MS find they can plan their injections in a way that fits their lifestyle. Whether you're busy at work, or just keeping up with family and friends, you can focus on you—instead of your next dose of medication.

Works all week to fight MS

AVONEX is different from all other injectable MS medications. Other injectable MS medications are given under the skin (subcutaneously) and these medications need to be given more frequently—as often as every day.

AVONEX is given directly into your muscle tissue (intramuscularly). Since each AVONEX injection goes deeper into your tissue, AVONEX can deliver a continuous release of medication so a single dose of AVONEX keeps fighting your MS all week long.

About needle discomfort

Since an intramuscular needle is longer than a subcutaneous needle, you might assume that an intramuscular needle would be more uncomfortable to use. However, there may not be a difference in the amount of needle discomfort you feel with an intramuscular needle as opposed to a subcutaneous needle. After all, injection pain is caused by the dense cluster of nerves near the surface of your skin—nerves you must pass through no matter which needle you use. AVONEX comes in two needle sizes, which gives your doctor the flexibility to decide which is most appropriate for you.

Injection help when you need it

While you may think giving yourself an injection is a little scary at first, with proper training, many people with MS adjust to the process fairly quickly. If your doctor prescribes AVONEX to treat your MS, an ActiveNurse can give you the in-home training you need. That way, you'll be confident you're taking AVONEX correctly. In addition, an ActiveNurse can train a family member, friend, or care partner to help give you your once-weekly AVONEX injection. Either way, you can contact an ActiveNurse at any time if you need more advice after you've had your injection training. You can even request additional in-home training—whatever it takes to give you the confidence you need.

Safety and efficacy of treatment with AVONEX beyond three years is not known.

Talk with your doctor to find out if AVONEX is right for you.