copaxone new formulation

we hate changes, don't we? Will you call them about the new Copaxone dosing? Going to that 3 times a week may be more confusing with this lack of diagrams but I know you can handle it!

Thanks All, for the comments and suggestions. I am not too worried about it, just want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong. It sounds like I'm not, which is good! Gollie, you are correct, the Rebiject is for Rebif. I do ensure that I pull the cap off straight, so as not to bend the needle. I use the highest setting; at least I think it's the highest. The one that goes the deepest into the skin. On Rebiject the settings are 1 - 3. I use 3.

The latest I heard was that Teva has petitioned the FDA to require new phase 2 and pahse 3 studies for the Copaxone generics "since the process and formulation of the generics hsa not been proven to be as safe or as clinically effective as the Teva formulation." There is a several million dollar hit ot getting a generic to market. "Teva is pulling out all the stops to protect Copaxone, which provides 25%-33% of the pharmaceutical company's profit.

Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), a new formulation that reaches higher levels in cells but allows for lower dosing, was as effective as the current tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) formulation but had less impact on markers of kidney function and bone turnover, researchers reported at the 53rd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC 2013) this week in Denver.

When I was dx'ed last fall my neuro gave me info on 3 studies: Rebif New Formulation vs placebo; efficacy of combining Avonex and Copaxone; and a natural history study, as an adjunct to the Avonex/Copaxone study. I declined all of them as I live about 450 kms from the research facility and being in a study involves monthly follow ups. Winter was around the corner, I was overwhelmed by my dx, and did not want to make a commitment to be doing all that travel.

I have heard a lot of people complain about the new formulation of Oxycontin .It is called OP I think .Purdue made this new formulation to stop people from abusing it but I have heard a lot of CP patients complain that it doesn't work as good as the old formulation .There is a substance that turns to a gel to keep people from snorting it or shooting it up and that may be what is causing it to not dissolve correctly .That's my best guess about it though .I would talk to my Dr about this .

In healthy volunteer subjects, a single subcutaneous (sc) injection of 60 mcg of Rebif® (liquid formulation) resulted in a peak serum concentration (Cmax) of 5.1 ± 1.7 IU/mL (mean ± SD), with a median time of peak serum concentration (Tmax) of 16 hours. The serum elimination half-life (t1/2) was 69 ± 37 hours, and the area under the serum concentration versus time curve (AUC) from zero to 96 hours was 294 ± 81 IU h/mL.

It’s why I had such a love affair with copaxone. Most natural. Latest mri had shown 4 new lesions/ mild progression. But noted overall disease burden is mild. I guess the argument is my doc wants to keep it that way. Any thoughts? Ty!! Andrea.

How can I tell if I have the "old" or the "new" formulation of Armour thyroid?

Are you happy with the new Armour formulation? I guess they changed their formulation or something along thos lines and thats why there is a shortage. A lot of us have switched to other natural brands such as Westhroid and Naturethroid.

Since then when I wash my hands I have this burning sensation when the water hits them. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the copaxone or just a new symptom/flare with the ms? Thanks in advance for the comments!

Hi Trude! Glad to see you made it home ok! Did you enjoy the rest of your holiday? We sure enjoyed meeting you and I hope that we can be of some help here for you! I am going to send a message to Monotreme...that is whose hubby was just diagnosed with PPMS and ask her to send you a message about the Copaxone he is taking. She may be able to help you out somewhat and at the very least you can swap notes on what is going on ok?

What is the best way to get help paying for copaxone or is there a generic version that is less expensive? I was hoping to start taking it soon, but Im afraid I can't afford it. Also, has anyone taken the new oral version? Is it less expensive? I was advised not to use it but I certainly will if I can afford it. Plus, what are the other benefits of using copaxone othr than slowing down the formation of new lesions. Will I get my energy back? Will my concentration get better?

I am new to the website, and new to Capaxone. My question is what side effects does any one have to this stuff. Injection site is to be expected but the general body feeling. It is driving me nuts. I appreciate any remarks and comments.

If you do a community search for Copaxone (top right of your screen), you'll find that a lot of people take it and most do well. There's a 3x week formulation now which is an improvement from a few years ago when it was every day. That's the main reason it was never in the running for me. I don't want a daily hassle with my birth control, I don't want it with my MS meds! You'll find experiences here from 2008-2013. http://www.medhelp.

Hi I noticed a lot of comments on the "New" formulation of the Armour Thyroid tablets. I never got pills from my pharmacy with the "A" I swear all of mine were blank with no logo. I noticed this last batch has the "A" logo, is whiter and does not split in half well at all. Were there Armour tablets with no logo before? I am so confused and upset by this whole problem with this medication. I feel like buying a pig farm and learning how to make the stuff myself.

A while after it was reformulated, the FDA stopped production and shipments for several months, many people switched to other brands at that time and never went back. I used the new formulation for several months before it became unavailable nation wide. It is believed that the new formula which uses micro crystalline cellulose as a filler (Nature Throid changed to that as well), makes the hormone not absorb as well.

The neurologist gave me books on the Avonex, Copaxone, and Betaseron and I am more confussed than I was before I read so much about each. Many people are suprised that she would give me all that information but after reading other post I say I have a pretty good neuro!

No not anymore as the new formulation did not do well for my thyroidless daughter.However, I did successfully and slowly move her over from a lifetime of Synthroid only to the original Armour (which she did great on) 1 1/2 years ago. The new Armour formula has more cellulose and less dexstrose in the fillers and binders and her freet4 dropped drastically on this and her freet3 dropped substantually. Had severe joint pain and fatigue on it within 2 weeks.

This post is from new member LIME74 - it was posted on the Gilenya discussion, but wanted it here.... Here it is...copied and pasted for you. ----------------------------------------------- Hi, I was diagnose with MS in 2000. I have used the interferon ABCs and currently on Gilenya. Yes, it's hard to inject every day, even every other day was a drama for me. I would act like a two year old having a tantrum.

Hi, I'm new to this forum...... glad I found it. I've been on Copaxone for a little over 2 years. I was on Betaseron and then Avonex but they really made me feel down and depressed. The Copaxone is better in that regard. After a year on Copaxone, I still had a new lesion.

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