Rebif versus copaxone

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Avatar m tn yes, it was the va neuro recently that mentioned rebif or avonex and suggested strongly i go with one of them versus the copaxone. this guy typically minimizes any symptom i have(my impression). can't talk to a nurse there until doc Rx's something. i don't even want to discuss that office.
382218 tn?1341181487 Plan B was supposed to Novantrone followed by Copaxone. I guess now it is Copaxone, and then Plan C is Novantrone if need be (to be followed by Copaxone again, perhaps?). I just got the name of the neuro I will see in Boston and he is a clinical fellow. He completed his residency just two years ago. Darn, I was really hoping to get someone with more experience. I know that they are squeezing me in at a busy time.
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 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?
Avatar f tn I am sorry things didnt work out for you with Copaxone. If it were not for all the injection site reactions, I think the Copaxone would have worked well for you.
352007 tn?1372857881 Well, my new Neurologist was sitting on the fence with the MS diagnosis (probable) -- until the rectal spasms, bladder spasms, paresthesia in both legs (since January 11 - 24/7, everyday until today but still hopeful that they will go away), fecal incontinence x 5 (short bout of it but it hasn't happened again thank god, and a crossed knee adductor response (wtf is that) he finally hopped off the fence and gave me the definitive diagnosis of MS.
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.