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because this study, like many others, was supported by the drug co. that developed, produces, markets and distributes Copaxone. So I guess we take the info with a grain of salt, and hope that the study was designed appropriately and objectively, and that results are reported accurately and ethically. If so, and the encouraging results are repeated in future studies, then it really would be great news for Copaxone users.

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Cardiologist on Wednesday after a severe adverse reaction to a Copaxone injection. The Copaxone people seem to think of this kind of reaction as rare and to just ride it out until it stops in about 15 to 20 minutes. I swear it felt like I was having a heart attack. Neuro said these types of reactions with Copaxone with middle aged people on the treatment, should be followed up by a cardiologist, since the reaction is like a vasospasm of the circulatory system.

Hey there - thanks for your message. I'm from Canada - Copaxone was approved for treatment of CIS in 2009 so it's still pretty recent over here. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't able to get on a DMD upon diagnosis of CIS. I hope everything is going well for you. Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Very encouraging! Great news for PwMS and Biogen Investors alike. :) As I understand it, it's currently under review by Health Canada. Hope it's approved here soon. Don't know if I'd switch right away, if I remain stable and w/o side effects from Copaxone. Ess, keep us posted, would love to hear about your experience with it.

Interesting discussion re: the pricing of MS drugs. I am quite surprised to see Copaxone priced at $5500 - $6000 per month at Walmart/Walgreen's in the US. Mine is priced at about $1600, though I don't pay anything out of pocket for it. http://www.healthline.

I've now had 2 injections of copaxone and must say I'm very surprised. I was starting to get worried because of the amount of talk lately about skin reactions. I had just minor minor burning for a minute and a slight red spot less than a dime size. The nurse who trained me for the first injection said it was the least reaction she's ever saw. So I just thought I'd post so that people searching could find some good news as well!

I started rebif Nov/12 since being on this medication I have not felt normal,it is like the flare up that will not go away. Prior to Oct.

I am on Copaxone and it seems to have prevented a relapse that before I would have most assuredly gone in, after the loss of my father several weeks ago and two bouts of the flu. That would have put me into a flair up BEFORE the Copaxone, but I believe the Copaxone DID prevent it. I want to hear more Michael. I am very interested.

Anyways, we are hoping for some DMD instructions, and to see if there is someething else we can do. Because of my age ( which I think is BUNK) , they say no Copaxone or anything like that, because I also have depression, and they way it will make it worse. ( not liking that to much) .... so, maybe other than those types of drugs, we will find one that might work for me besides just 2400mg.

My copaxone is delivered into my body with my autoinjector. I couldn't reach all those spots without it. And heavens knows my husband smiles too much when he has to do my shot.

So, needless to say, I feel we SOOOOOO deserve this, and now I have to travel with all my drugs, and the Copaxone... ( any suggestions) .. I know not to let them x-ray it, but anything else that I should know about. I'm so not thinking right now, kinda like I am in space....

HI was wondering which type of med everyone is on avonex betaseron copaxone, or rebif and how are you doing on it has it slowed down your relapses?

It is true that the four drugs currently approved in Canada for modifying the progression of MS (Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone and Rebif) must be injected. These drugs are ineffective if taken orally, as they become inactivated or destroyed in the gastrointestinal system before taking effect, or becoming absorbed into the bloodstream." http://www.msanswers.ca/QuestionView.aspx?

The cost of Copaxone in Alberta, Canada is somewhere between $1400-$1600 month. This is mostly covered for all Albertans with RRMS through a provincial MS drug program. (the other first line DMD's are covered too). The program is not income/needs-based. To get this coverage, one needs Blue Cross non-group insurance which is about $30 per month for premiums. The co-pay is a max of $30 per month.

Copaxone since June 2008 after an unsuccessful 8 or 10 week try with Rebif. The latter drove my liver enzymes up and I never even made it up to the full dose. I had picked Rebif mainly due to the lesser frequency of injections, but I don't actually mind the Copaxone daily. In fact i think I'm less likely to forget a shot when I do it every day rather than trying to keep track of whether I did one yesterday or the day before. I've had one very mild IPIR in five years.

m getting excited, and a little anxious..... I have been talking to SS nurses, and know how to travel with the Copaxone, but what about all the other drugs. Do I need to take a Sharps container, and how do we dispose of our needles.? I don't know what to do about this..... I know there are people who have travelled, could you please tell me what you did?

Gorgeous Geek asked the question earlier this month if pre-employment drug screening would show the use of Copaxone. I had the opportunity to ask my neurologist this question and his answer was an definitely NO. He explained that the test that would look for ANY of the DMDs would have to be specifically ordered, are very expensive and there is no way that during a regular drug screening these would show up in this test.

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