switching from rebif to copaxone

He is now having me switch from Rebif to Copaxone after only two months. The only side effect I had on Rebif was red spots at the injection site. Wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and what side effects, if any Copaxone has compared to Rebif therapy. Thanks in advance for any responses.

m not taking the Rebif I have those pains but not quite as bad. My doctor is going to be switching me to Copaxone soon in the hopes that my pains won't be as severe. Do any of you have experience with both of those drugs? How has it worked out for you? I know that I'm not looking forward to the daily injections, were the injections less painful with the Copaxone or the same?

Hi Inovatania - Corrie and GuitarGirl have provided great info. I'm just here to chime in that I changed from Copaxone to Tecfidera and couldn't be happier. I didn't have any of the nasty GI issues, my Neuro advised to take Acidophilis a couple of weeks prior to start. I will have an occassional flushing, but it is nothing to pains or inconveniences me and I am completely happy with the change. Good luck to you and kudos for reaching out!

I'd like to add the question....what side effects have you gotten from the treatment type you are on? I know everyone reacts differently, but I am curious. I am currently deciding whether to do Rebif or Copaxone.

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.

My doctor told me that he was switching me to Rebif which was the same drug different dosage different (subQ not as deep) The Flu symptoms did subside. They lasted maybe 6 months with Avonex. They lasted maybe 3 months with Rebif. THey told me that they would have lasted longer had I not been on Avonex first. Rebif is 3 times a week in the fat of your stomach butt thigh or arm.

I'm on Rebif. I was on Copaxone. I couldn't take it. I get lumps from the injections even when I rub the injection site afterwards. They leave bruises, sometimes not as bad as others. But since you rotate sites more frequently with Copaxone I was injecting so close to old bruises that it became to painful and I'd skip injections. The lumps were also sooooo itchy that I had to scratch which just made them worse. With Rebif only being three times a week, I get a break.

Welcome! Well, early is best where the disease is concerned, but a few weeks or so will not make a difference. It's my experience that you'll more likely stick to a therapy that fits well into your lifestyle. While choosing avonex, did you consider the once a week injection? That did appeal to me. Ultimately I left the decision to my doctor who suggested rebif and I'm doing well with it. But even @ three times a week I find myself putting it off here and there.

MY DR WANTS ME TO TAKE AVONEX OR REBIF, TRIED COPAXONE IN 2004 HORRIBLE LUMPS THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. STOPPED AFTER 3 MOS. I AM GETTING WORSE IN MY GAIT. MY KNEES ARE WEAK & IN PAIN. I AM JUST INTOERABLE TO ABOUT EVERY DRUG OUT THERE. CAN'T TAKE ANTIDEPRESSANTS- WHICH I NEED TO TAKE ACCORDING TO ALL I READ. WHAT HAVE YOU STRUGGLED THROUGH & HOW LONG TO MAKE A DECISION. IT SOUNDS HORRIBLE & SCAREY. MY QUAILTY OF LIFE IS GETTING WORSE - SO ONLY A FOOL WOULDN'T TRY - RIGHT?!

he immediately took me off Rebif for 30 days, and started me on Copaxone. Copaxone has had numerous studies and all the studies proved that Copaxone doesn't increase anxiety. I urge you to let you Dr. know about this as soon as possible, because Rebif continued to make my depression worse even with an increase in my anti-depressant. I was having very unhealthy thoughts and they just continued to get worse. Unfortunately with Copaxone the injections are daily.

Some folks on theis forum have had it happen. I have been on Copaxone for about 120 days with no issues related to the Copaxone.

I was on Rebif until just lately. I was diagnosed 11/9/07 and when on Rebif the same day. First had the 8.8mcg for 2 weeks, then the 22mcg for 2 weeks, and then up to the full 44mcg. It really kicked my butt, especially at first. I would have temps up to 102.9. The temps went down as time went by, but they were never under 100 on shot days. On those days I was always run down and tired, but my biggest "shot symptom" was that my skin burned.

I've never been on Rebif, but I was one of the "lucky" 4% who got migraines from Copaxone. Are you suffering any other issues such as allergies or hayfever? I'm not sure if Rebif has a nurses hotline, but it might be worth a call to them or your Dr. to see if it's a possible reaction. Good luck!

what MS shots copaxone, rebif, betaseron & avonex has the smallest percentage of blood fractions

Hello! I've just been diagnosed with MS and am wondering which drug is better. I've read the material for Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, and Betaseron. I've narrowed it down to two -- Rebif or Copaxone based mainly on side effects. Which drug is the best?

One of our members Ess had to switch from Copaxone to Avonex due to allergic reaction/unbearable itching from site reaction. She's the only one I can recall here who spoke about such problems with Copaxone. There may be others but her's is the only situation I remember reading about. Overall Copaxone seems to be very tolerable. My regular MS specialist and my '2nd opinion' MS specialist at B&G Hosp.

m doing, would have sent a nurse out to show me how to give myself my injections if my MS nurse from my neuro's office hadn't already done so. They respond promptly. They sent me a free starter kit, and I had my first injection two weeks after diagnosis! My MS specialist thought that Avonex was the best choice for me, so I deferred to his wisdom, though he left the actual choice up to me.

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