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Rebif Hurts Injection
Pronounced: (in-ter-FEER-on bay-tah)
Uses
This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to decrease the number of attacks of increased symptoms such as balance problems/numbness/weakness and slow the worsening of the disease.
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Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using interferon beta 1A and each time you get a refill. Your health...
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