Copaxone depression

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1168718 tn?1464983535 Well, we are off to Vancouver UBC tomorrow, and hoping that we will get some much needed answers. As far as the DMD"S go, we are thinking of asking for the Copaxone. I'm wondering if depression gets worse with on a DMD, someone told me that it can ..... I will keep you posted, wish me luck ...
1028689 tn?1254441334 d rather inject daily then deal with the Rebif side effects and increase in depression! I have been on Copaxone for a week already and the ONLY side effect I have had is injection site stinging. No fever, No sweats, No fatigue, No muscle pain, and No other flu like symptoms. I hope things get better for you soon! Take Care!
Avatar f tn Hi Tammy I thought that Avonex did have a side effect of depression. I can't remember which ones cause that. I am on Copaxone. It doesn't cause depression, but I had bad depression shortly after I was dx. I literally woke up one day and couldn't stop crying. My husband was deployed to Iraq at the time, I lived away from my family and I wouldn't take anyone's calls. I lost 10 lbs in a week..I eventually called my MS doc and he put me on Welbutrin.
Avatar f tn I had talked with Shared Solutions and asked whether depression was a side-effect of Copaxone and was told no. I notice in the patient literature that indeed, there has been about 2% of those taking Copaxone, that have suffered from some depressiive episodes. So I don't know whom to believe, totally." I am referring to the percentages part, 2% of a chance.......seems low, doesn't it? Like it won't happen, right? Nothing to be concerned over? Don't let it cross your mind?
Avatar f tn Five days after first Copaxone shot, I developed SEVERE myoclonic head and arm tremors -- shudder like and serious depression and cognitive problems and emotional liability. These dystonic head tremors were constant (5x) causing my entire head and shoulders to shudder whenever I spoke. I looked like Ozzy Osborne meets Dory the forgetful fish from Finding Emo. I gave myself Copaxone each day for four and a half years. I also tried BOTOX in my neck to try to control the tremors.
Avatar n tn Hi Ali. I can tell you my experience with Copaxone. I was just diagnosed in Dec of 07. I haven't been on any other MS med. I was put on Copaxone. In those 3 months I struggled with depression, sleeplessness, gained 10 lbs and had terrible dark circles under my eyes. It completely changed my personality. I took myself off it and finally after 2 weeks am starting to feel like myself again and have dropped the weight and the circles under my eyes are gone.
Avatar f tn Sounds like a deepening depression which has not been associated with the Copaxone. Keep bugging the doc until you get a response.
400099 tn?1282954864 I have been on copaxone only a short time. For the most part, the copaxone has been ok. The welts are only bad on my arms. Shared solutions suggested talking to my doc about perhaps an alternate site since that's the site that really bothers me. Relapses? I've had one, but only on copaxone about 6 weeks. One post injection reaction. Then the rest are ok. I really don't want to change at this point.
1168718 tn?1464983535 Candy, you will be in my thoughts tomorrow as well. Ess is 100% correct in that they prescribe Copaxone for depression sufferers as it does not worsen the depression like the others. Let us know how things go and keep relaxed while you knit that grandbaby's blanket!
Avatar f tn I am taking a 6 week break from the Avonex and will be starting Copaxone at the end of April. I actually have two questions: 1) Has anyone taken a break from their medication for that long (and if so, any consequences) and 2) Has anyone switched from Avonex to Copaxone, and if so, how did you do? I still after all these years lose a day on the weekend due to the side effects of the Avonex and am hoping that will not be the result with Copaxone.
Avatar f tn I was leaning more towards copaxone, as well as my doctor.Has anyone been on this medication? What are the side effects like (if you had any) and did you notice a difference being on it? Any thoughts or comments would be much appreciated!!
Avatar m tn ve kicked around the CRABs here, a lot. Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron are the primary four. Your doctor didn't offer Tysabri as your fifth, did he? I like the Decision Maker tool in the uk that walks you through the drugs and helps you figure what is important for you. You can access this at http://www.msdecisions.org.uk welcome to the world of drugs aand bills. I'm glad to hear you are getting treatment for your CIS. Congrats on that one.
1466984 tn?1310560608 The interferon drugs are known to cause depression, so be sure to talk to your doc about that. It can be treated. Copaxone doesn't have that side effect and that is a reason why I chose it over Rebif. As for stopping the drug because you haven't had any changes - please think about that. It is very possible that you don't have changes because the drug is doing what it is intended to do - stopping or slowing the progression.
382218 tn?1341181487 In fact, the % of pts being treated for depression were marginally higher (but insignificant) for those taking Copaxone (41.1%) compared to those taking Avonex (39%) or Rebif, high dose (39.4%). Those on Betaseron had the highest rate of treatment for depression, but the difference was nominal (43.1%). Everything I've heard thus far suggested that those who are prone to depression should avoid interferons.
400099 tn?1282954864 I had talked with Shared Solutions and asked whether depression was a side-effect of Copaxone and was told no. I notice in the patient literature that indeed, there has been about 2% of those taking Copaxone, that have suffered from some depressiive episodes. So I don't know whom to believe, totally. Will let you all know next week about my blood glucose readings....
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn After going to my Neuro and several tests later, I finally have a diagnosis, RRMS. He was very thorough with the first visit and this follow up visit was to confirm his suspicions that I did indeed have RRMS. Although I felt alot of relief to finally have a name for what is going on with me, I wasn't prepared for the flood of emotions that come with knowing that you have a lifelong, potentiall life altering disease.
1040373 tn?1273687488 Sometime I just feel blah for absolutely no reason. I've never dealt with depression before now. I have nothing to be "sad" about really. I lead a full, fulfilling life and there are a lot of things about it that make me insanely happy. So why do I sometimes feel down? Could it be caused by my MS? The only meds I take are Copaxone daily and Aleve as needed for pain so I don't think it's a medication side effect. I don't like the feeling at all.