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An estimated 400,000 people in the United States are thought to have MS.
MS LifeLines nurses
Here for you
At MS LifeLines®, nurses are readily available to provide you with education, training and support for living with relapsing multiple sclerosis and taking Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) therapy.
Whether they are out in the field or in the call center, every member of the MS LifeLines nursing team is a registered nurse and is required to be MS-certified—which means he or she receives specialized MS training.
If you have questions about your MS symptoms or are uncertain about side effects with Rebif, trained nurse specialists can help.
When it comes to understanding symptoms or learning tips for managing certain side effects, you are not alone. MS LifeLines—a network of support and community of people dedicated to helping those with MS—is here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of whether you take Rebif. Every call is answered by a live MS LifeLines representative.
"We have a positive philosophy at MS LifeLines. It's a philosophy of hope. Our feeling is, when you do encounter a bump in the road, call us. We're here to help. You don't have to do this alone."—Jo Scanzillo, RN, MS-certified nurse, MS LifeLines nursing manager
Nurse support specialists can provide you with helpful support, including:
- Ongoing telephone follow-up
- Therapy support strategies and tips
- A caring listener who understands what you're going through
Call a nurse toll-free at 1-877-447-3243.
| Nurse support specialists are available: | |
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Monday through Friday |
8 AM to 10 PM ET |
Saturday and Sunday |
9 AM to 5 PM ET |
Please see Important Safety Information located below as well as the Rebif Medication Guide and Prescribing Information located in the top right corner of this website, and speak with your doctor for more information.
MS LifeLines Field Nurses: one-on-one training in your home
Available in many areas across the country, MS LifeLines Field Nurses provide one-on-one training to help you get started on Rebif. The nurse will teach you and your caregiver proper injection technique and share tips to help manage certain side effects, all in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
If an MS LifeLines Field Nurse is not available in your area, MS LifeLines will tap into its extensive network of nurses to find someone near you who can help you get started with Rebif.
Remember to talk to your doctor or health care professional if you have any questions or concerns about your treatment or relapsing MS.
Find more relapsing multiple sclerosis insight, information and support through the nurses' online journals.
Indication
- 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.
- Rebif is not approved for treatment of chronic progressive MS.
- Rebif is available in 22 mcg and 44 mcg prefilled, preassembled syringes and a titration pack by prescription only.
Important Safety Information
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, or blood cell count or bleeding problems, or if you have had previous allergic reactions to medications.
- 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.
- 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 and risk of suicide
- Liver problems
- Risk to pregnancy
- Injection-site problems
- Severe allergic reactions. Allergic reactions are rare and may be associated with difficulty in breathing and loss of consciousness, which require 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
- Blood cell count decreases
Let your doctor know if you have any of these symptoms or feel sad, tired, hot or cold, or 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 doctor. For additional information about Rebif, please consult the Prescribing Information and Medication Guide 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. Speakers and MS LifeLines Ambassadors who participate in Talk MS or in live events are sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc. Rebif, Rebiject II and MS LifeLines are registered trademarks and the Rebif logo is a trademark of EMD Serono, Inc. or its affiliates.
Brought to you by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc, the co-marketers of Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) in the US.
This information is intended only for residents of the United States.
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