Depression, suicidal
ideation, and suicide attempts have been reported to occur with
increased frequency in patients receiving interferon compounds
to treat multiple sclerosis, inc. Avonex
Some people taking Avonex ®develop changes in the
function of their thyroid.
Symptoms of these changes include feeling cold or hot all the time,
a change in weight (gain or loss) without a change in diet or amount
of exercise, or feeling emotional.