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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

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Menstruation and Abnormal Bleeding
 
Menorrhagia and metrorrhagia have been reported by some people using Avonex ®.

Menorrhagia (epimenorrhagia) - abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation which may or may not be associated with abnormally long periods.

Metrorrhagia - bleeding from the womb when menstruation is not due.
 
Reviewed July 2004

 

 
 

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