copaxone side effects medication

I'm wondering if anyone else here has had any issues with Copaxone concerning side effects other then the injection site reactions? I've been on Copaxone for 3 months now, I am agitated, frustrated, quick to anger. I've also been experiencing paranoia and mild visual hallucinations. I'm getting sick at least every 2 weeks, and have a general feeling of "un-well" or "ill".

d rather inject daily then deal with the Rebif side effects and increase in depression! I have been on Copaxone for a week already and the ONLY side effect I have had is injection site stinging. No fever, No sweats, No fatigue, No muscle pain, and No other flu like symptoms. I hope things get better for you soon! Take Care!

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!!

I've been on Copaxone for 3-4 months now. I don't really have anything to add that db hasn't already said about the site reactions and effectiveness of it. I will say that from my own experience with it, I'm happy with it. My sister was on Rebif, and had flu side-effects. That's why I'm taking Copaxone. Other than the site reactions, and a very very mild post-injection reaction (face became hot and flushed), I've not had any problems with it.

The potential side effects and efficacy of those medications are known, but they can vary significantly among patients. Because I’ve never used Copaxone, I can’t intelligently address its specific side effects. I suggest that with any drug you assume your side effects will be fairly intense and make sure you will be able to manage with them. Likely you’ll be pleasantly surprised that they’re not as intense as you’d planned. I have used Gilenya … for 19 days.

those are definitely not listed among the side effects of copaxone - perhaps you really had some type of virus in your system making you feel bad? hope you feel better....

I'm not sure which is better, I think it depends on the person taking them. I've been using Rebif for just over 10 months now. The side effects slowly got less and less, and now as long as I take a couple Tytenol extra stength before injecting, I usually don't notice any side effects. I had an MRI a couple months ago that showed no changes from the one done a year previously. No matter which DMD you choose, the important thing is you're ARE choosing one.

This is a weird question, but I see you live in NY. I live in ct. Can i ask what the doctors found to diagnose you? I have been having a he'll of a time getting a diagnosis and I used to live in hampton bays. I saw river head and got excited. Sorry for the off question but I was just curious tht there may behold for me yet. Would you be qble to send me the name of your neuro?

I started using copaxone 20 mg a year ago and i had hot flashes sometimes,few days ago about an adverse effect after an injection of copaxone 40mg,I started with copaxone about 3 weeks and did not have any side effects but 4 days ago after my injection my entire body had a hot flash,subconsciously I started screaming and had problem breathing,it felt like the veins on the back of my neck were boiling,I kept scratching my neck and face because of hives!

If you would forget to take pills, for example, you need to be on an injectible. Consider the common side effects and which ones you can most readily live with. You may not even suffer the side effects, but you need to be prepared for them. I’m sorry you hadn’t had a response for 20 hours … ask questions anytime!

1. Rebis --(not sure of these spellings) 2. Avinex 3. Copaxone He said I could research them, talk to others and come back in a month with my decision---which everone i wanted,he would prescribe. Any ideas??? I am leaning towards Avinex--because I was told that Rebis stings VERY bad afterwards. I know about the flu like symptoms. I get a monthly B12 shot, so I am used to that. So just trying to get opinions from those who have been on these.

Worth nothing is that the flu-like side effects of Avonex often are less troubling after the first few weeks or months, but I've never seen anyone suggest that the mood-related side effects dissipate.

Does anyone know how long the 3x a week version has been out, and if it has different side effects than the daily? I liked the fact that Copaxone had been out for so long, which has given the most information on long term effects.

I still after all these years lose a day on the weekend due to the side effects of the Avonex and am hoping that will not be the result with Copaxone.

Before Avonex I was on Copaxone. I have to disagree with Lulu about no side effects. The first month or so was fine, but after that I began getting hives, bumps, lumps, rashes and horrible itching. The bottom line is that I developed a severe allergy and had to go off it. Virtually everyone here who's on Copaxone is contending with bumps and itching to some extent, but far far less than I had. So everyone is different.

You have just scared the h e l l out of me....I am due to start the drug for the first time on Friday. I am serious...you have really scared me. I am now going to spend the next hour finding out everything I can about this drug. I took Avonex several years ago and just couldn't tolerate the flu feelings for 4-5 days after my shot, so after 3 years, I gave up on it.

Copaxone has the potential for side effects just as much as any other DMD, although many of those side effects are different. It might come down to which ones you can tolerate and/or mitigate best. Side effects can vary greatly from one person to another, and you may not feel any side effects regardless of the DMD. If you find side effects intolerable, you can switch drugs.

My question is regardng side effects. I read the literature and the package insert, etc. Before the SS nurse arrived, unexpectedly, I had a headache. I get migraines but the was the garden variety type. Anyway, after the injection ,which was a breeze with minamal discomfort, my headache worsened. Took a long nap. Headache gone. When I awoke, I was lightheaded, actually felt more like orthostatic hypotension as I have a long history of hypertension. Anyway, took my BP and it was 156/110.

There are going to be some side effect to anything that you use that is approved for MS. With Copaxone I do not have any medication side effects, but do have injection site reactions. After 7 months of being on the daily injection, I notice that even my injection site reactions are getting less and less. This is MY experience. I really am sorry to hear that you have become frustrated wtih Rebif. Perhaps you would do better on a lose dosage and Avonex may be for you.

It can take a few months to separate disease activity from treatment side-effects unless its something obvious like Copaxone welts. Be sure to mention this to your team when you go for the second infusion so this gets put in your notes and you get feedback from the pros. In the mean time, I'm so sorry you're feeling this wiped out.

in addition to a few flu side effects, my lip has started twitching and was wondering if this too could be a side effect?

I have a choice between copaxone or rebif injection. I read copaxone has more external side effects and rebif has more internal side effects. I would like to have feedback on this. Good and bad information would be great. Think I'm going with copaxone, but kind on fence a little.

You should be fine starting the Copaxone while still on IVSM. For most people, Copaxone actually has very few side effects. If you feel comfortable sharing more detail about your concern we can be more specific with help. Welcome to our MS community. We’re always happy to see new faces even though it’s sad we all end up gathering here to deal with MS. I hope you hang around and we get a chance to know you better and help you through the rough times as you start living with MS.

Usually our bodies adjust quickly and within a few days we get the intended result with fewer side effects. A few unfortunates do remain extra-sensitive though even if they decide to tough it out through more than one or two doses. What did your neuro have to say about all this? It will be too bad if you are forced to switch your disease modifier so soon after starting it.

I like the idea of an intramuscular injection of Avonex as opposed to the subcutaneous injection, and the fact that it is only once a week, but it does seem to have a longer list of side effects and the info I had said that that effect most people get the side effects.

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