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4848471 tn?1372238752 If I already have pre-existing, erratic tachycardias and blood sugar issues, are there any MS modifying drugs I can take fairly safely? I am also prone to having allergies to basically everything. I know I need to select one soon, but it's very frightening with everything else I have going on.I know that some of the drugs, like Gilenya and Copaxone, can have effects on the heart.
Avatar n tn Copaxone is made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. For more information, visit the Copaxone website, or call Shared Solutions at 1-800-887-8100.
572651 tn?1530999357 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.
Avatar f tn Thanks Sarah for reply, From what I remember my 2010 MRI showed no new lesions either since my 2007 MRI pretty much. I was on Copaxone but was never really was committed to it, I took it on/off then stopped cause my copay was way too much. Now he wants me to go on Avenox but I am afraid of the potential FLS and seizures. my neuro is an MS Specialist and he uses the same location for all of his patients. the tech was very familiar with my Dr.
Avatar f tn I have been to a ENT, had a hearing test I do not know what to do next, the ringing is driving me crazy. I am on my second round of antibiotics any suggestions? I uses a fan at night to have some white noise I also have ms and my Dr. is confident that this is not from the ms.
Avatar m tn Well, "shared solutions " called tonight and said that the Copaxone would be coming from "McK... Pharmacy". It is supposedly a nationwide pharmacy. Does anyone else get the Copaxone this way, via fed ex?? We are supposed to hear from them in a day or so to find out what our co-pay will be. I was just wondering if this was our insurance requirement or does everyone get it this way. Craig is pretty sad tonight.
Avatar f tn I've been on Copaxone almost 2 months. For the first several weeks the only reaction I had was moderately painful stinging and aching after the shot, lasting about half an hour, plus some tenderness at the site. Now that part is only 5 or 10 minutes. In the meantime, though, other reactions have REALLY set in. The thigh area is the worst, but all injections give me big red spots, lumps, welts, and sometimes bruises, lasting nearly a week. This is all ugly, but manageable.
3205586 tn?1362842985 From what I know, Copaxone is the Mildest of all of the drugs. The downside is its a shot everyday. The list of side effects of Copaxone seem way more managable than the interferon 1a and 1b meds. I hope everything goes well with your scan.
1983221 tn?1333506185 t go away after being off the Copaxone we decided the two were unrelated and I started taking Copaxone again, last night was my first injection after the break. My question is - last night I woke up feeling like I had the flu, I was sweating, ached all over and had a massive headache. I know these are side effects of the interferons but has anyone had this while on Copaxone? I had no reaction like this the first few weeks I took Copaxone.
1469703 tn?1372041476 //www.ehealthme.com/ds/copaxone/hallucinations,+mixed "On Aug, 31, 2013: 9,277 people reported to have side effects when taking Copaxone. Among them, 5 people (0.05%) have Hallucinations, Mixed." the most recent was one person in 2011. It would be difficult to prove hallucinations were a side effect of copaxone, based on those very small numbers. There are no withdrawal symptoms from going off copaxopne.
382218 tn?1341181487 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.
1979418 tn?1432135441 I have never heard of this side effect from copaxone and not sure how it could effect your cycle. Anyway, I had a hysterectomy way back when so I couldn't have this symptom regardless. Sorry.
1678656 tn?1369233818 Did they tell you that you had optic neuritis? That was my first flair as far as we know. I've had it 3 or 4 times. I don't remember. I went on prednisone a few times and it worked every times. Lately, for the past few months off and on, I've been having jumpy vision. It gives me pretty bad migraines. I get migraines very easily so I'm on daily meds for that as well. It seems to work well but it doesn't stop the things that trigger my migraines.
5373382 tn?1369738172 Started my Copaxone on May 24 and it was fine and had no pain to speak of injecting.
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.
1168718 tn?1464983535 But, I have just recently wondered about a question about weight gain. I am paranoid about gaining weight, and for some reason have not really thought about this issue when discussing the DMD's. I was actually relieved that someone finally is doing something about my situation. Anyways, what my question is ...... Has anyone experienced weigh gain, and if so, how much is expected?
Avatar n tn 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.
400099 tn?1282954864 I am SO glad that you posted this...I have noticed (just started Copaxone about 5-6 weeks ago) that I do have changes in my tastes. In fact, not long after I give myself an injection, I notice a strange taste in my mouth, almost like thiere is increased saliva production. This is probably TOTALLY my imagination... Yes, there are injection site reactions. I was getting BIG welts when I injectied with the auto-injector. I decided to try an experiment and go back to self-injecting.