Rebif vs copaxone

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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.
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.
849876 tn?1238925227 I was given the choice too - my options from the neuro were Rebif or Copaxone and I picked the copax.
439253 tn?1240835565 Hi Frog, i love the stuff. I have taken Avonex, Rebif, Copaxone(sp), and back on Rebif. The side effects are minimal and something tylenol can take care of. The three days a week bit is nice and I think you will like it. As much as something like that can be liked. You may have some extra perspiration at night but turn up the fan a tad. Hope it works for you well...
Avatar f tn I was just sick to my stomach when I found out all MS treatments were shots. I was put on Copaxone by my Neuro about 3 years ago. The good thing about Copaxone is the autoject device that does all the "tricky" work for you. You never see the needle , no pinching skin and jabbing it in etc. It is atleast something I "CAN DO"despite being squimish! Hope that helps a bit!
195469 tn?1388322888 She told me that it was once thought that persons with mild MS disease, were all placed on Copaxone. She said that a study was done, paid for by the makers of Rebif, to determine if Rebif or Avonex were better at treating MS than Copaxone. At the end of this trial, it was determined that Copaxone was just as effective as preventing more lesions and brain volume loss, as the Interferons, Rebif and Avonex. (Please note that this is what I was told by my Neuro.
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.
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 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.
422172 tn?1215990852 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.
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.
Avatar f tn s work about the same and the choice you have to make depends on your personal preferences. Copaxone is one class of drug while Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron are all interferons. The British UK site has one of the best walk-throughs on picking a drug that I have seen. It discusses in depth each DMD and its side-effects and injection schedule/technique. Just pretend you live in the UK and spend about 45 minutes working through their presentation and you will feel so much smarter.
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?
2047903 tn?1330187549 I love my Ty, and it was the second DMD for me, as I developed hives on Rebif after 4 months. I've been on it a total of 2 years, and I haven't had a major flare since I started taking it. FWIW, I'm JC negative (whew!). Good luck!
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