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Rebif Rebidose?

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:10 pm
by aredmosquito
My doctor and I decided Rebif is my best option (I hate long needles, don't want to mix my shots, and can't handle possible IPIRs from Copaxone because of asthma). He prescribed me the Rebidose disposable autoinjectors. Has anyone on here tried them? What do you think?!

Re: Rebif Rebidose?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:25 pm
by jenid706
Hi, I have been on the Rebif auto injector with disposable syringes since October 2012. I haven't been on it very long but I really haven't had a problem with them at all. It stings a little when you take the shot and when the meds disperse but much better than longer needles. I haven't really had horrible side effects either. Just aching in my muscles and being a little tired starting about 3 hours after the injection.
I am new to this forum and MS but I want to share my experiences when I can.
I hope things go well for you

Re: Rebif Rebidose?

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:58 pm
by lyndacarol
Welcome to ThisIsMS, jenid706. I look forward to hearing about your experiences.

Re: Rebif Rebidose?

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:24 pm
by mmmelissa
aredmosquito wrote:My doctor and I decided Rebif is my best option (I hate long needles, don't want to mix my shots, and can't handle possible IPIRs from Copaxone because of asthma). He prescribed me the Rebidose disposable autoinjectors. Has anyone on here tried them? What do you think?!
I didn't like the autoinjectors. For me, there is more pain when I use the Rebidose disposable injectors than when I use the other Rebif injection tool: the Rebiject II.

With the Rebiject II you don't have to mix anything. I think the needle goes a little less deep so there is less pain for me than with the Rebidose injectors. The needle isn't long and is the same thinness as the one you use with the Rebidose injector.

To switch injectors, I needed my doctor to actually call in and change the prescription. Seems silly since it's the same medication (only the injector is different), but I'm glad to be back using the Rebiject II.

Re: Rebif Rebidose?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm
by aredmosquito
Wanted to update. I did my 20th shot yesterday. I don't mind the Rebidose injectors too much. The first few times I had to put on headphones while I did it because the click noise made me jump and waste my first shot. I have a lot of body fat, so needle depth with the Rebidose isn't really an issue.