MS Symptoms: Chills - Potential Medication Side Effects

Chills are not a typical symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), however, they can be a side effect of medications used to treat the condition.

Medications

• Medications that can cause chills as a side effect include Betaseron, Avonex and Rebif.

Betaseron

• Betaseron is administered by injection into the abdomen, buttocks, or thigh every other day. It is often taken at bedtime.

Avonex

• Avonex is administered by injection into the thigh or arm once a week. It is often taken at bedtime and can be taken with acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce side effects.

Rebif

• Rebif is administered by injection into the abdomen, buttocks, or thigh three times a week. It is often taken at bedtime.

Chill-Like Symptoms

• MS symptoms that may be mistaken for chills are tingling, numbness and tremors.

Other Symptoms

• Other symptoms of MS are loss of vision (either partially or completely), blurred vision, pain, sensations of electrical shock with certain movements of the head, fatigue and dizziness.