copaxone and rebif

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.

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.

hi Marizzy, and welcome to the forum. I can say that since this is your first post! I'm glad you have decided to join in the conversation. I am also a heart patient - I had a heart attack last year at the age of 53. I am fine but do remain aware of all things cardio. Have you called the Rebif hotline and talked to them about side effects? I am on copaxone and very know little about the other DMD's and their side effects, but I will look and see if I can find some answers.

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.

t stopped either) i am convinced this terrible period of depression that may in the end even lead to me losing my job, was solely due to the effect of rebif. and i found it remarkable that it took almost 5 weeks for it to get out of my system. i am quite certain rebif was the only reason as i have been living-and functioning for many months before with the pending and then confirmed diagnosis and an acute relapse and ongoing symptoms for the last 4 months.

Hi Sam, Well, I'm just not sure. I'll tell you, I went on Rebif not long after being dx'd and I'm off of it now for a short time (for other reasons), and I'm curious to see how I feel after I restart. For me, I could not tell the difference between MS feeling like ****, or Rebif feeling like ****. I really did not have enough time w/MS to know the difference. Now that I've had this gap in time, I feel I will know the difference too.

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?

what MS shots copaxone, rebif, betaseron & avonex has the smallest percentage of blood fractions

well they were all the same effects hives big ones and on rebif i got the worst reaction , i got an infection in my stomach so now i have been off all ms drugs ust went to see my neruo today he gave me something for the fatigue anf steriods because im i the middle of an attack right now, i was at first on copaxone, then avonex, then rebif, and now betaseron.! wish me luck.but i have a feeling i am going to be allergic to this as well!

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 .

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?

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.

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.

one of our long term members, essdipity, had the same problem with the itching and switched to either Rebif or Avonex. Good luck in your decision. Was Gilenya offered as an option or just the interferons?

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.

I am on Copaxone. The severe burning does lessen over time and the ice packs after injection DO help with the burning. Also lessens the red welt that you can get. Can the stinging occur later on in the course of Copaxone? Yes. But knowing that it might happen seems to make it a little easier. Another note, when you alcohol wipe the skin, come back with another sterile piece of guaze and TOTALLY dry the area.

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.

I heard someone say something of the sort and I was just wondering what exactly the interfuron does in our bodies. And how it slows our progression down. Is there a difference betweet Rebif and Copaxone? Ok, I think I'm repeating myself now accidently since I've been dealing with my little one's fighting and not sharing.Lol So it's taken me over two hrs to write this going back and forth. Thanks for any answers and comments and opinions!

I am sorry to hear that Copaxone did not work out for you. I am on Copaxone and notice the lumps too. I did not have the lumps until I started to use the auto-injector, so I have gone back to self-injecting. As to the Avonex or Rebif. These are Interferons and if you have a propencity towards depression, I caution you that you may want to be followed closely if you decide on either of these drugs. They have been known to cause depression in those that are susceptible to depression.

So, I would do your own research, and then ask your doctor as many questions as you need. I would start by asking why he only recommends either Rebif or Betaseron, and not Copaxone or Avonex. The manufacturers websites are a good place to start research, but I would take some of their information with a grain of salt. They will cite studies on why their medicine is the best, but I was told that you can design a study to prove anything (this from a nurse who coordinates clinical trials).

I take Rebif and also have the bruising. I finally asked to be checked for anemia and found I am very anemic. I am thinking its from the Rebif and am seriously considering stopping it.

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