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Copaxone is made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. For more information, visit the Copaxone website, or call Shared Solutions at 1-800-887-8100.

I have ms and was on med copaxone. Trying to get information, from fellow mommies, who have been on copaxone and if you breast fed and went on copaxone right after delivery...did you have any negative side effects. I have my opinions and done my reseearch, talked to all types of doctors, lactation, I don't need persuaded,just looking for personal experiences.

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.

I never got to the stage of being a Doc of Chem just a master, but my Son is a Doc of Chem so he has more info than me. Anyway getting to the point here, it appears that Copaxone is the cheapest form of drug - it CAN give flu like symtpoms, but Teva will not list it in side effects - reason unknown, but I guess we can all take a good idea why. Anorexia is also listed.

Johnny, it looks like you've got plenty of links to go through! I wanted to share my personal experience with you, since you're considering what to take. I started out on Copaxone. What I didn't realize is that your neuro should monitor you, and every relapse you have should be reported to the doctor. I didn't report every one of mine, but I noticed that when I did report one, he didn't write it down.

Are you looking for information about what it means to have an MS lesion in the spine and was it's implications are? I am no medical expert, but I do with and have lived with a lesion (of scar from Multiple Sclerosis) for over 13 years, maybe longer, since my lesion may have been there long before my first MRI. Any speicfic questions that I, as a layperson, can answer, I would gladly share. Please let me know how I can help you or your wife better understand.

I'm 23 and I'm starting Copaxone in about 2 weeks. I wanted to get the flu shot too. Is it safe to get the flu shot like tomorrow and then start Copaxone in about 2 weeks?

Because it was reported, it will be listed in the prescribing information, but that does not mean that Copaxone causes cancer.

Anyone out here using Copaxone? And if so for how long. I think I am going to try it, and was interested in some first hand information. shots, side effects, if you think it is working, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

s not regulated by the FDA, so a pharmacist may not have information on contraindications. Still, a call to your Copaxone pharmacy as well as your PCP are in order.

My friend reduced her dose of Copaxone to 10mg instead of 20, a day about a month ago to try and save money. I told her I thought that was playing with fire and she might come to regret it down the road. Will this hurt her in the long run or is half a dose sufficient? She's been on Copaxone for at least 5 years.

I too am a Copaxone girl. 7 months as of today. I chose Copaxone because bad depression runs in my family and liver issues so I wanted to avoid the other shots. ok a shot everyday though not fun is really not a big deal as far as pain goes. (it is shallow and fast) There are some side affects that people have had trouble with but to date here is all that I have had: 1) I had a weird rash all over my torso...did not itch or hurt was just there....

I'm curious; have you been rotating the shots within each injection area? I was reading some of the Copaxone information again, and saw the "checkerboard" diagram they give for each area of the body. I realized I hadn't been following this for the past 2 months.

My insurance prescription coverage only covers generic drugs and since there is no generic drug for Copaxone it would cost me $10,000 for a 3 month supply! I obviously do not have that kind of money, not really sure who could afford that but anyway... I was working with Shared Solutions and their medication assistance only to be told that I was inelidgeable for the assistance.

I just got a phone call from Shared Solutions in response to my email. They told me they are telling people to dispose of TRIAD alcohol prep pads that come with Copaxone. They didn't seem to have a plan to initiate contact with Copaxone users. They just said, "We've been telling people......." Maybe they think it's up to the FDA.

I am taking nuerotin, Provigil, and copaxone. Last month during a blood test the Dr said my kidneys are working alot harder than they had been 6 months ago. I am currently having weird back pain and not feeling very well. Could the drugs be making my kidneys work to hard? (Along with the gallon of diet coke I drink a day). I searched the net and found some facts on how these drugs affect your kidneys...anyone else had these problems? Thanks.

t advice you use them, you need to contact your copaxone information number or even your chemist, MS nurse or Neuro. From my understanding they need to be temperature controlled, getting hot isn't good to start with but car interior hot can be way over the top in only a few minutes so please dont use them until you've got the ok by someone medically trained to know the answer!!! Good luck..........

I found the forum a couple of months ago when searching if Copaxone increases blood sugars. The thread I found was from 2008. My sugars have been so under control and no AIC's over 5.4. I was off meds for a month after my the delivery of my daughter and was still so under control that my PCP decided not to refill my Rx. After 3 months of Copaxone my morning fasting sugar is still high anywhere from 120-150.

I have been taking 40mg of copaxone for two weeks. I have noticed that one the days I take it about 6 hours later I feel achy like I have the flu and get a bad headache. It goes away in an hour or two. The last shot I took I also started to break out with hives (not at the injection shot). There were not very many and went away within an hour. Should I be worried that this is an allergic reaction?

I am nervous about the injection site reactions of copaxone. does anyone here currently take copaxone and if so, what are your experiences with it? Also, i am very interested in learning about anyones experiences with LDN and ms & if it is risky to skip the copaxone and take LDN instead...

When I had a Neurology appointment the other day, my Neuro and I discussed Copaxone's efficacy verses the Interferons. 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.

After giving myself injections of copaxone for 4 years, I find it more and more difficult to find a spot not already damaged. What is the solution???

I dunno about the Copaxone survey. I had to stop it, because of that allergic reaction/IPIR I mentioned earlier. I started on Betaseron, and I just took the second dose last night. I have to say, despite the negative barrage of information that the nurse gave me, that overall it's been better than Copaxone. No site reactions, no chance of the IPIR. I'm not taking the full dose yet, though - and the mixing of the medication is a little complicated.

I have received a lot of information from the Copaxone people. It is starting to get overwhelming. I finally just put it away and decided to wait for the nurse to come out. I am really scared about giving myself a shot. Anyone have any tips on this?? Is this overwhelmed feeling I am now getting a normal feeling?

I am terrified of needles, but all the other medications side effects scare me away from them, to where I am more inclined to go with the injections. I was drawn to Copaxone, because of the seemingly lack of side affects and the fact that it has been around forever without PML, or other scary things. My neuro suggested Copaxone, and also, Plegridy. Any input on either of these? I apologize if this is rambling on, but I'm confused. Thanks for any input you might have!

Our nurse at one of our MS support groups brings to our attention that the article skims over the Copaxone side effects and makes no mention of the Copaxone site reactions, but focuses on the liver concerns with all the others. That is the concern. Taking into context the fiscal crisis in the state of NV there are program cuts continuing across the board for many services.

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