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Beginning maintenance doses of interferon ..ideas for best time of day to administer
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Beginning maintenance doses of interferon ..ideas for best time of day to administer

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    • August 10, 2013 at 1:23 am
    blden2186
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      I have completed the 4 weeks of IV interferon, radiation of right leg, and am starting the self injections in a week. Does anyone have any advise as to the best time of day to administer? I want and need to work so I hope to minimize side effects.

      I have completed the 4 weeks of IV interferon, radiation of right leg, and am starting the self injections in a week. Does anyone have any advise as to the best time of day to administer? I want and need to work so I hope to minimize side effects.

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        • August 31, 2013 at 3:07 am
        wpneuma
        Participant
          I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

          • August 31, 2013 at 3:07 am
          wpneuma
          Participant
            I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

            • August 31, 2013 at 3:07 am
            wpneuma
            Participant
              I have been on the weekly shots for about 2.5 years. When I was on the higher dose ,I took the shot before bed and took Motrin for fever and aches. My worst effects are 24 hours afTer the shot. But since it fell later in the day, I could go to bed if I felt really lousy.

              • August 31, 2013 at 3:14 am
              JerryfromFauq
              Participant

                Heard that timing recommended by many Interferon users.

                • August 31, 2013 at 3:14 am
                JerryfromFauq
                Participant

                  Heard that timing recommended by many Interferon users.

                  • August 31, 2013 at 3:14 am
                  JerryfromFauq
                  Participant

                    Heard that timing recommended by many Interferon users.

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