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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 ®  Unknowns

(interferon beta-1a)

 

Safety and Efficacy (Effectiveness)

 
Safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of treatment with Avonex ® beyond 3 years is not known.

The safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of Avonex ® in patients with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis have not been established.

The safety and efficacy (effectiveness) of Avonex ® in pediatric patients under the age of 18 years have not been evaluated.

Study numbers of patients over the age of 65 years were insufficient to draw conclusions as to whether they responded differently to Avonex ® than younger patients.

It is unknown whether Avonex ® can affect human reproductive capacity. 

 
 
Reviewed July 2004

 

 
 

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