Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Rebif. It helps treat multiple sclerosis. The goal is to decrease relapses and slow down the onset of possible physical decline. 

Rebif is given as an injection under the skin. Before injecting it at home, you should demonstrate an injection to your doctor or nurse. You should know how to store the medicine, and how to dispose of needles. Also, be sure to read the Instructions for Use. If you have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. 

Your injection site may have mild tenderness or redness. Call your doctor if this gets worse or does not go away in a few days. You may have flu-like symptoms after each dose. These include feeling tired, or having muscle aches, fever, chills or sweating. These often decrease after the first few months of treatment. Until then, your doctor can advise which pain reliever is best for you. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking Rebif, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, more serious side effects can occur. With Rebif, these can include allergic reactions, seizures and problems with the thyroid, blood, or liver. You should read the Medication Guide for full information. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will order blood tests and follow you closely. 

If you ever have unexplained changes to your feelings or mood, like depression, anxiety or thoughts of suicide, it could be a side effect of this type of medicine. You should call your doctor right away. 

Women should talk to their doctor before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. 

For best results, take Rebif exactly as directed by your doctor, and ask about patient support resources.