4 patient evaluations for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) with a burden rating of A little hard to take

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Jun 28, 2013 (Started Aug 29, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 80 mg Weekly

Mar 30, 2012 (Started Aug 29, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 40 g Weekly
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  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 9, 2010 (Started May 15, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for weakened immune system)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (shaky hands)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 5 g Monthly
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Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: shaky hands

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 7, 2009 (Started Sep 07, 2002)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (elevated blood pressure, headaches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 5 g Monthly
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: elevated blood pressure, headaches

  • 3 helpful marks

May 1, 2009 (Started Feb 18, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Other)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple system atrophy)
  • Side effects
    Mild (swelling in feet, swelling in ankles, swelling in hands)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 442 mg Monthly
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: swelling in hands, swelling in feet, swelling in ankles

  • 0 helpful marks
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