I was curious how long most people leave their pen out of the refrigerator prior to use. I do 45 minutes and I was wondering if this was a typical amount or if I should wait longer. Thank you for your help.
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Originally posted by MierryLea View PostI inject in the morning so I take mine out the night before so I can get it over with as soon as I wake up. Its been fine...before that I was leaving it out for 30 minutes and then injecting and it was fine then too no more or less pain.
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Several year ago we had a discussion going about this. It seemed to be the consensus that the longer you left it out (as in several hours), the fewer the side effects. Don't know that there is any real science behind that.
I have forgotten to take it out, and will put it in my bra to warm up to body temperature. (Guys, not sure where I advise you to put yours )
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Originally posted by Justsayyes View PostSeveral year ago we had a discussion going about this. It seemed to be the consensus that the longer you left it out (as in several hours), the fewer the side effects. Don't know that there is any real science behind that.
I have forgotten to take it out, and will put it in my bra to warm up to body temperature. (Guys, not sure where I advise you to put yours )
So glad I'm not the only one that dose this! I started doing this when I was using the syringe from capaxone. Now I Do it with all my dmd's
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I take Rebif and the nurse there told me that I should take the syringes out on Sunday night for the whole week. I am uncomfortable doing this so I take it out 6 hours before I take the injection. I do think doing it as she said is okay though as they wouldn't tell you so if not. You might check with whoever makes your type and see what they recommend.
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It just needs to be warm for comfort. You can take it out an hour or a day before. Avonex can last 7 days outside the refrigerator - but be careful. It's not like you can put it back after 7 days and then leave it out or a few days. It's 7 days cumulative and I think only at room temperature, not baking.
So I don't think there is any magic to it - just take it out so that it's room temperature. For me, I leave it out overnight and inject in the morning.
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