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Depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts have been reported to occur with increased frequency in patients receiving interferon compounds to treat multiple sclerosis, inc. Avonex

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Avonex ®  Side Effects

(interferon beta-1a)
 

Flu-like Symptoms
 
Most people who take Avonex ® have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and tiredness) early during the course of therapy.

Usually, these symptoms last for a day after the injection. For many people, these symptoms lessen or go away over time.
 
Reviewed July 2004

 

 
 

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