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by joshremus
Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:03 am
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Concerned about "depression" as a side effect
Replies: 15
Views: 8582

Depression on MS Drugs

I take rebif currently, and know there have been plenty of people with Depression side-effects. Luckily, I don't think I've felt them. I mean, I can certainly get depressed about the cards life has dealt me, but I don't think the Rebif is contributing. That being said, I would think whatever side-ef...
by joshremus
Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Cost?
Replies: 21
Views: 10233

Pricing from Elan

Here is Elan's pricing info for Tysabri: http://www.elan.com/Products/tysabri/pricing.asp Sounds like a lot of money, will be interesting to see what my insurance says. Plus, I'd really like to do Rebif + Tysabri, kind of hedging my bets. If I were the insurance company, that would be a scary propos...
by joshremus
Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need advice about taking Provigil
Replies: 7
Views: 4204

Provigil

I go from one pill twice a day down to none (in half-pill increments) when I don't feel I need it. When I first started it, I noticed some of the side effects you mentioned, but they went away within a few weeks (even the loss of appetite, unfortunately) - and they don't come back any more when I go...
by joshremus
Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:26 am
Forum: Rebif
Topic: Just starting...
Replies: 4
Views: 4381

rebif tips

1. Take close to bed time. 2. Take two Aleve (naproxen sodium) an hour before injection. 3. At that same time, take needle out of fridge and set on counter. 4. After injection, rub area hard for like 30 seconds. 5. Use icepack after if you have pain. My other personal reccomendation is to inject fas...

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