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1196859 tn?1266134938 I have been on both Rebif and Copaxone. I was on Rebif for about 5 years, and I have been on Copaxone for two. I didn't have any problems with the Rebif except for the high liver functions. That is why I am on Copaxone. I think there is no difference in the injection pain. They both were very minimal. My worst pain was in my arms for some reason. The daily injections aren't bad, especially since you don't get sick.
1028689 tn?1254441334 he immediately took me off Rebif for 30 days, and started me on Copaxone. Copaxone has had numerous studies and all the studies proved that Copaxone doesn't increase anxiety. I urge you to let you Dr. know about this as soon as possible, because Rebif continued to make my depression worse even with an increase in my anti-depressant. I was having very unhealthy thoughts and they just continued to get worse. Unfortunately with Copaxone the injections are daily.
Avatar f tn my worry is that I am damaging my heart. The reason I went on Rebif rather than Copaxone when I was given a choice of meds was my fear of the IPR reaction with Copaxone. But now after some research, I think Rebif maybe a worse choice for someone with heart concerns. I read where Rebif can affect the heart but that the Copaxone reaction does not affect the heart. So now I am thinking about switching to Copaxone.
1508160 tn?1289920302 He is now having me switch from Rebif to Copaxone after only two months. The only side effect I had on Rebif was red spots at the injection site. Wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and what side effects, if any Copaxone has compared to Rebif therapy. Thanks in advance for any responses.
1707517 tn?1313247961 Hello! I've just been diagnosed with MS and am wondering which drug is better. I've read the material for Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron. I've narrowed it down to two -- Rebif or Copaxone based mainly on side effects. Which drug is the best?
Avatar m tn looks like in a year i've run the course of copaxone. that is, it isn't helping as much as thought it should be. i have more bad days than good. so, i've been suggested to try avonex or rebif for now. any thoughts on either? pros/cons ?
Avatar f tn I've never been on Rebif, but I was one of the "lucky" 4% who got migraines from Copaxone. Are you suffering any other issues such as allergies or hayfever? I'm not sure if Rebif has a nurses hotline, but it might be worth a call to them or your Dr. to see if it's a possible reaction. Good luck!
Avatar n tn what MS shots copaxone, rebif, betaseron & avonex has the smallest percentage of blood fractions
572735 tn?1217201019 ( AVONEX, REBIF,COPAXONE BETA, TYSABRI?) I AM ,I HAVE TRIED ALL, GETTING READY TO TRY BETA, MY DOC WONT PUT ME ON TYSABRI, AFTER THIS WHATS NEXT? I DONT WANT TO GIVE UP. I'M SO DEPRESSED I'M AFARID IM GONNA BE ALLERGIC TO BETA THAN WHAT? PENNY K.
771085 tn?1268010265 I am a MS training nurse, I train on all of the injectable and most of the IV drugs. Rebif, Avonex, Copaxone, Betaserone and Extavia are all first line of defense drugs. Rebif and Extavia and Avonex are the same drug. Avonex is the smallest dose but the biggest needle. Extavia is a larger dose than Rebif, simply because it is every other day, as Rebif is 3x a week. Copaxone is the most compatable with your natural body and has the least side effects, but is a daily injection .
Avatar f tn I have been on Rebif for four months now, and I am not going to do another shot, I can't handle the side effects. I've tried premedicating and nothing seems to work. How many of you are in the same situation? and what did you do?
1369165 tn?1282173954 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.
398059 tn?1447945633 Anyone here one with a diagnosis of MS and is having trouble getting disease modifying drugs, such as Copaxone or Rebif, due to lack of insurance, insurance company unwilling to pay or trouble with pharmaceutical company please tell your story as to why.
382218 tn?1341181487 Ess, the Copaxone autoinjector is essentially the same as with Rebif. I declined a visit from a Copaxone nurse as I didn't need instruction in using it. I guess it might have been useful to get tips like the ones you all shared here, but this would have delayed starting treatment and I just wanted to get on with it. I won't let myself sulk about the momentary pain. I don't want to waste any precious time fretting about my situation.
382218 tn?1341181487 I sought your advice on Novantrone, as my neuro had stated that this would be the next course of action, if Rebif is unsuccessful for me after a further period of labs and re-introduction to the med. I had asked him if I could try Copaxone after Rebif, and he was very specific about expressing concern about my active MS course and not wanting to take more time to wait and see if Copaxone would work for me, meanwhile more neurological damage may be occuring.
Avatar f tn I chose to switch to Copaxone. I read the clinical study results of that and Rebif and felt the Copaxone had a slightly better success rate long term in reducing lesion development and possible disability. I will also be doing a 3-day IVSM and prednisone taper starting next Tuesday. I figured since I have no way of knowing how long I will be in this flare I should give myself a fighting chance to get through it quicker.
1713150 tn?1314467342 Hello everyone! I Haven't really been on here much lately. Just going through some new changes in my life. I'm doing well, how are you guys? You all are always in my prayers and I hope all is well as can be! :) I started taking Rebif almost 2 months ago and haven't had any problems with it, except a new kind of fatigue coming around latley like the day after I take it because I take it at night right before bed. And I know this has more to do with the MS than the DMD, I think.
Avatar f tn MY DR WANTS ME TO TAKE AVONEX OR REBIF, TRIED COPAXONE IN 2004 HORRIBLE LUMPS THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. STOPPED AFTER 3 MOS. I AM GETTING WORSE IN MY GAIT. MY KNEES ARE WEAK & IN PAIN. I AM JUST INTOERABLE TO ABOUT EVERY DRUG OUT THERE. CAN'T TAKE ANTIDEPRESSANTS- WHICH I NEED TO TAKE ACCORDING TO ALL I READ. WHAT HAVE YOU STRUGGLED THROUGH & HOW LONG TO MAKE A DECISION. IT SOUNDS HORRIBLE & SCAREY. MY QUAILTY OF LIFE IS GETTING WORSE - SO ONLY A FOOL WOULDN'T TRY - RIGHT?!
Avatar f tn My neuro suggested Rebif or Betaseron . . . Copaxone was not even offered. How do the two compare?
1207048 tn?1282174304 I switched to Rebif from Copaxone about 3 months ago (due to a pretty rough relapse while on the Copaxone, my neuro wanted to switch me to a more aggressive treatment.) I've had muscle aches, redness & bruising at the shot sites, and burning with the shot, but I've been ignoring those because I feel the pros of the medicine far outweigh the discomfort from the shots. I've always bruised pretty easily because I'm very pale-skinned.
1025701 tn?1257172434 I'm on Rebif. I was on Copaxone. I couldn't take it. I get lumps from the injections even when I rub the injection site afterwards. They leave bruises, sometimes not as bad as others. But since you rotate sites more frequently with Copaxone I was injecting so close to old bruises that it became to painful and I'd skip injections. The lumps were also sooooo itchy that I had to scratch which just made them worse. With Rebif only being three times a week, I get a break.
Avatar f tn Hello, I have to try Rebif before my insurance will consider me for an oral DMD (since I've already been on Copaxone). I don't know too much about Rebif. I do know that it's an interferon and can cause flu like symptoms and I think it's intramuscular injections. Do the injections hurt? Do you do the injections or does a nurse come out and give the injections? Are the injections in your legs? How often do you have to get the injections?