does copaxone work

The only thing that I notice with Copaxone is the injection site reaction. It does burn. Sometimes I get a welt, a lump, or some hives (all of which are normal for this drug.....). If you use an warm compress before injecting and a cold pack after it really helps. The drug company should send someone out to show you how to use it and explain all of the side effects. I know what you mean about finally knowing something but still feeling kind of helpless. I have been there myself.

I went off the copaxone when I went into the hospital and have been off of it for almost 2 months now. How long does the copaxone stay in your system after you stop taking it? Anyone have low platelet counts?

Oh, that's right - no, we have a chronic disease. Chronic meaning "ongoing," "never-ending," "everlasting," etc, etc, etc! Sorry, I got some really frustrating news yesterday. I've been on Cobra through my ex-husband's work for the past 2 years. I'm offered insurance through my work, but from what I understand it's not very good. Plus, its 80/20 after the deductible.

I was wondering how and when does one decide to change to another medication and when one changes how long does it take to see results from the new medication? I have not seen any slowing of the progression of the disease with copaxone only a steady continuing decline and I have relapsing remitting MS.

For me the auto-injector does not work as well as simply doing the injection by hand. I is easier to know that the needle is not going into muscle tissue. You might consider having this nurse teach how to not use the auto-injector.

I've been taking is copaxone, and it hasn't been working so I'm switching medications. I'm not really sure which medicine I should take next does anyone have any suggestions?

The Copaxone rep called me yesterday to discuss my refills. I have some questions that maybe some of you can answer. She asked me if I was was still taking Copaxone or a different MS drug with Copaxone, or instead of Copaxone. In the 8 months I've been on Copaxone, I've never been asked this question before. I know the new pill is out, but is anyone here taking the new medicine? and if so... does it work, do you like it? why did you choose to take this?

I'm at almost 4 months on Copaxone (haven't missed a single shot). Every once in a while I get a little nausea after my shot. It's usually so mild I can just ignore it. I have been thinking it might be psychological (heebie jeebies from sticking myself with a needle). But tonight it's severe enough to feel really real. Blech :P I Googled "Copaxone nausea" and see that I'm not the only one to experience this.

s been working pretty well. Problem is, it costs $75 a bottle. My Copaxone also costs $50 to $75 a box, depending on whether I buy $150 worth for three months, or $75 for one month. I can't afford both, so I've been buying the Aricept and not buying the Copaxone. Probably not a great idea, but I figure at least I can think, even if I'm acquiring disability from not taking the Copaxone. Now I've gotten to the point where I can't afford Aricept either.

I had to stop Copaxone because of skin reactions. But it's a good med, I understand that not only does the Copaxone have less systemic side effects, it is also more successful in stopping relapses and disease progression. Threre are alot of different meds used by people on this site, so I hope you have lots of responses.

It does take a good long while for your body to adjust to the copaxone and let it work. I was on it from October 2008 until Dec 2011 and did well initially. It wasn't until the last six months that I started having a few problems with being therapy compliant, but that is a story for another time. copaxone is a very good drug and I hope you do well with it.

Is anyone else on Copaxone? I was diagnosed in June, and I started treatment almost three weeks ago. How are you tolerating the treatments?

I am signing up for Medicare and discovered my contribution on Copaxone will be approximately $5000 a year. On my old insurance my payment was $600 a year. Living on a fixed income I won't be able to continue Copaxone if I don't find help, shared solutions doesn't help with people on Medicare. Anyone have this problem?

Make sure that you have your group support with you. Because Copaxone does not need to go all the way to the muscle, I think that the needle may not be that big or thick that you won't be able to handle. I have not heard of people staying at home for days after their daily shots. Unlike Avonex, Copaxone does not have flu like symptoms, but even with the symptoms after my shots, I did go to work the following day.

I'm not on Copaxone, but Copaxone does take a while (I think maybe around six months) to take full effect, which you've passed in a way, but not at the proven dosage. In addition, the DMDs are not said to improve existing damage (some of the ones in trial now are said to have neuroprotective effects, but not the FDA-approved ones except maybe Tysabri) . They are prescribed to slow down and perhaps prevent future damage.

Hi Moose, I'm so glad you found us here - this is one very smart and compassionate community and we all are happy to walk with you through this MiSerable situation. I am a copaxone user, as are many others here. If you search this community you will find a ton a discussions about copaxone. Feel free to start a new conversation about it when the time comes to start using it. It usually takes about 6 months or so for the copaxone (or any of the other DMD's) to work effectively.

Okay, so I am coming up on a year since I started my copaxone injections and I am not totally sure that it is working for me. The shots are going fine. I'm pretty used to it by now. However, I'm not totally sure exactly what I'm supposed to be experiencing right now. I seem to have more symptoms than I've ever had. I was in "limbo" for 5 years prior to my diagnosis and have had more MS symptoms in this last year since my diagnosis.

t be a big deal, right? My understanding is that Copaxone does not work by lowering the immune system the way that some of the other DMD's do... But just wanted to toss the question out to you guys for an expert opinion.

I work at a pharmaceutical company that's producing live virus vaccines. The company came up with a list of medicines that people cannot take and work with live virus. All MS therapies are on this list and basically all drugs that treat an autoimmune condition or drugs that are steroids. They consider all these drugs to be immunosuppressive and a risk for the employee to work in that specific area.

s rounds of flu that I saw at work (I work at a university), I continue to be in favor of the vaccine and thankful I had mine. Good luck with the copaxone, it is a good drug and I hope it works well for you.

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???

Does anyone get very bad headaches and feverish being on the copaxone? Also, does anyone ever hear people speaking or music playing that really isn't ....or have I truly lost my mind?

Hi and welcome. I'm guessing you're talking about Copaxone. I was on it for a couple of months and had to stop, so I don't know long term about the stinging. When I injected it, I too would get quite a bad sting, which lasted up to an hour. It did begin to get shorter, though, so I just waited it out. I'm not a medical professional, but I see no reason why not to take ibuprofen, acetaminophen or similar in advance of injection, if it helps you.

I've been on Copaxone for a year and a half. I have had probably 6 "reactions" in that time. Not all of them were the full-bown reaction that they warn of, altho I have had that and its awful. My question is..Is it ok or normal to get a huge hive-looking thing from the shot? It seems to only happen in the arm, but the welt is as big as my hand. It goes away after a while leaving a nickel sized red spot. It itches like crazy.

Has anyone experience upon travelling to Australia with 10 boxes of Copaxone? Is there some special declaration needed? or is there a limitation on how much you can bring for personal use with you , when planning a longterm stay in Australia?

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