Thoughts on Copaxone

[Llexi]

My doctor is waiting till my next MRI in May comes back but I have been finally clinically diagnosed with RRMS. I was researching medications and my doctor has one medication in mind. I was leaning more towards copaxone, as well as my doctor.Has anyone been on this medication? What are the side effects like (if you had any) and did you notice a difference being on it? Any thoughts or comments would be much appreciated!!

Thank you

[cubbiesfan918]

Hi Lexi -

I was Dx'd 4/13 and used Copaxone for about 6 moths. My follow up MRI showed 3 news lesions; however, I wasn't on medication long enough to give it a fair analysis.

My post injection site reactions were welps and lots of itching as well as sites that ached a few days aftewards. I wasn't a fan of injections and although I do believe the Copaxone is a great drug and works well for people, it wasn't the DMD for me.

I switched to Tecfidera 4 months ago and am grateful each time I take it. I hope that whatever your decision, it works wonderfully for you!

Best Wishes ,
Lizzie

[rendean]

I did notice an improvement in symptoms initially but after about 18 months and 2 severe relapses we  (doc and I  joint decision) switched to Tysabri.
The only side effects were injection site welts initially which subsided slowly over time but then again , I am very fair skinned so even a scratch on my skin turns bright red.

I wish you luck with the Copaxone. It is a tried and true safe med with a good safety profile.  Let us know how you fare on this drug.

Ren

[HVAC]

I was on Copaxone. I did not notice a difference in symptoms. I had no problem with the injections. My husband helped with those which were hard to reach. I could not go on interferons because of depression.


Alex

[LisaJF]

I've learned that copaxone is one of the trusted DMDs with minimal side effects to start on.  My Neuro is going to get authorization from my insurance (have to wait awhile I'm sure) to start that.

He also asked me if I would be interested in participating in a clinical trial.  At first I said yes...Now I'm not so sure. I rather take something I know other people have had and been ok on it.

Lisa