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"I learned to see life in a different way."

Dave, MS LifeLines Ambassador

Living with RRMS since 1998

Taking Rebif® since 2003

Video Interviews

Straight Talk from Real People

Wonder how different MS LifeLines® Ambassadors have managed their treatment, relationships, family, and work since being diagnosed with relapsing MS? Watch as they share their ordinary and sometimes extraordinary experiences. Use the scroll bar on the right to view answers to all eight questions.

This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider. For additional information about Rebif, please consult the Medication Guide or Prescribing Information and speak with your doctor. This interview reflects the personal experiences of one person, and others can be different. Results and experiences vary from patient to patient. It is best to contact your doctor to discuss what's best for you. XXXX is an MS LifeLines Ambassador and has chosen to share his/her story with other people living with MS. These tips have been recommended by some health care providers. While some patients have reported success with these tips, there have been no clinical studies to test their benefits or risks. Please see important considerations regarding Rebif.

Question 1: What was the most compelling reason to choose Rebif (interferon beta-1a) for your relapsing MS?
  • Elizabeth
  • Kellie
  • Juli
Question 2: What happened to cause you to go to the doctor in the first place?
  • Shiela
  • Coni
  • Kellie
Question 3: How did you manage the side effects of Rebif for the first three months, six months, a year, et cetera?
  • Jeff
  • Juli
  • Elizabeth
Question 4: What led your doctor to first suspect you might have relapsing MS? What were some of the symptoms you were describing?
  • Kellie
  • Juli
  • Elizabeth
Question 5: How have your relationships with your family and your friends changed since the diagnosis of relapsing MS?
  • Coni
  • Jeff
  • Missy
  • Shiela
Question 6: What is the best piece of advice that you've received to help you manage your relapsing MS?
  • Dave
  • Missy
  • Coni
Question 7: Dealing with relapsing MS means finding new ways to do familiar things. How have you and the people in your life been able to accommodate your day-to-day needs, routine?
  • Elizabeth
  • Shiela
  • Coni
Question 8: What advice would you offer to a child or young adult whose parent or family member was diagnosed with relapsing MS?
  • Dave
  • Shiela
  • Missy

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Prescribing Information - Medication Guide

This information is intended only for residents of the United States.

Rebif is used to treat relapsing forms of MS to decrease the frequency of relapses and delay the occurrence of some of the physical disability that is common in people with MS. Efficacy has been established in controlled studies up to 2 years in duration. Rebif is not approved for the treatment of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis. Rebif is available by prescription only in 22 mcg and 44 mcg pre-filled syringes and a titration pack.

Before beginning treatment, patients should discuss with their doctor the potential benefits and risks associated with Rebif. Let your doctor know if you have a history of depression, seizures, liver disease, thyroid problems, and blood count or bleeding problems or if you have had previous allergic reactions to medications. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Rebif and other medicines may affect each other causing serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before you take any new medicines. Rebif is not recommended for women who are or plan to become pregnant.

Potential serious side effects of Rebif include depression, liver problems, risk to pregnancy, injection site problems and severe allergic reactions. Allergic reactions are rare and may be associated with difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness, which requires immediate medical attention.

The most common side effects with Rebif are injection site reactions, flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, tiredness), depression, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, and blood cell count decreases. Let your doctor know immediately if you have any of these symptoms or feel sad, tired, hot or cold, experience hives, rashes, bruising, yellowing of the skin, or a change in body weight (gain or loss).

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider. For additional information about Rebif, please consult the Medication Guide or Prescribing Information and talk to your doctor. You can also call toll free 1-877-44-REBIF (1-877-447-3243). Rebif is available by prescription only.

MS LifeLines is an educational support service for people living with MS and their families. MS LifeLines and MS LifeLines Ambassadors are sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

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