My 78 year old mother recently started
takeing Avonex. The first shot, no side
effects. Since then, she has had pretty
severe flu-like symptoms even though she
takes her tylenol and anti-nausea meds.
The worst side effect is muscle weakness
to the point of not being able to prop
herself up in bed, stand or walk. This
last through the night the injection is
given and is somewhat better in the
morning, but takes 2-3 days to completely
come out of it. Does anyone else have
similar episodes? She called the Avonex
reps, but they were no help.
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zigemyster
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Posted: 10-05-08 22:56pm
Must she be on Avonex? Copaxone has
minimal side effects....most others will
make you feel like you have the flu for
several days and then it is time to inject
again. Copaxone is a daily subcutaneous
injection....with no flu like symptoms.
When I was injecting Copax I might have a
little burning or itching at the site for
just a few seconds and get lumpy so I
refrained from injecting in my buttocks
for obvious reasons.
