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Side Effects Of Rebif
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Pronounced: (in-ter-FEER-on bay-tah)
Side Effects
Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site and may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.
Flu-like symptoms such as headache, nausea, fever, chills, tiredness, and muscle aches/pain may occur, especially when you first start this medication. You can reduce these side effects by injecting this medicine at bedtime and using fever...
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