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Multiple Sclerosis
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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Multiple
Sclerosis (MS) Drugs
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Avonex ®
Side Effects
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(interferon beta-1a)
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Seizures
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| Some patients have had seizures while taking Avonex
®, including patients who have never had seizures before.
It is not known whether the seizures were related to the effects
of their MS, to Avonex ®, or to a combination of both.
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| Reviewed July 2004 |
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