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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

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Avonex ®  Side Effects

(interferon beta-1a)

 

Thyroid

 
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.

 
Reviewed July 2004

 

 
 

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