User Reviews for Copaxone subcutaneous

Diagnosed June 2009. On copaxone for one and a half years. All the usual injection site reactions that last at each site for 3 to 4 days. Did gain about 25 lbs but have lost 10 of it so far. MS symptons that got me diagnosed (total loss of vison in one eye), were resolved with the steroid treatment. Still have problems with fatigue, memory and other cognitive problems. Balance, walking is doing ok maby a little better am not as clumsy. Followup MRI showed 2 new notable leisons - Neurologits said it was probily from before being on the copaxone or right after starting. Still not comfortable with the do this for the rest of your life issue. Not enough information out there thats from sources not associated with or directly from the drug company. Will keep injection till my next MRI.Read More Read Less

I have been using Copaxone for a little over 4 yrs., the 1st 2 1/2 yrs. I was continuing to have new and active lesions on my MRI's, continuing to have severe relapse's,severe itching, knots, redness, and painful inj.sites.Recently I was rushed to the ER (via 911) when I suddenly became very short of breath/severe pain in my upper right back.I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolus and hospitalized. I was told to F/U with my PCP in 1 wk.to have my INA checked, my PCP ordered a routine metabolic screening, and discovered that my Liver Enzynes are high.I am currently being treated for the blood clots, and my Neurologist has taken me OFF of the COPAXONE.I have NEVER had problems with either of these new symptoms.Make sure you are being monitored for these conditions while using Copaxone. Upon reading the Prescribing Information Sheet that comes with the Copaxone, in section 6-2 with the heading: Postmarketing Experience, Liver Function Abnormality, Liver Damage,cirrhosis of the Liver, and Pulmonary Embolus is listed as being reported under treatment with Copaxone and may or may not have casual relationship to Copaxone, and were reported voluntarily from an unknown number of people. Read More Read Less

After Betaseron and Avonex I have been very pleased with Copaxone. No site problems, no problems with giving myself a shot. It has been working very well for me for years. I just know it's either the shot or my symptoms will get worse so I give myself the shot!

was on Avonex, worked well. copaxone seems to be almost as effective. Has anyone experienced hair loss with this drug or the interferons? I realize it's not the important thing but it's just one more thing to deal with. I can never get info. about this problem but I can't be the only one?

My only problem is the severe pain right at the time of injection (and a few minutes afterwards). I apply a cold pack to the injection site after and it helps relieve my pain. I have had bruising on my thighs, but I do rotate the shot sites and I think that's helped prevent permanant damage.

I have to say I am all over the board on this medication. I was on Avonex for several years. Never got over the "flu like" symptoms. I have been on copaxone for three months. The lumps, and insane itching has got to go. Today I went back to my Dr. I will be starting the new oral medication "Gilenya". This is craziness. I hope it will be the one.

Severe pain at injection site then next day severe itching and swelling. Last Sunday had chest pain and difficulty breathing that lasted about 30 minutes. It is difficult with compliance due to these issues, only take it to save my life.

I have had only some redness,minor swelling and tenderness at the injection site, but it goes a way pretty quickly. Make sure the it is room temp. because it does hurt otherwise. The small needle isn't bad but I still apply oral gel on the site I plan to inject. The oral gel turns the prick into a poke if you feel it at all.The location will still be a bit tender after after injection. I personally hate needles but I will be starting and auto-inject soon. But compared to the side effects of the other meds I love this one.Now to find a way to put this formula in pill form. I have heard that people are having problems with their insurance comapanies not wanting to pay for this, but the people who put it out will assist with working with the insurance company.Read More Read Less

Has anyone has research about Copaxone and cancer. Has anyone has cancer after taking Copaxone?

The copaxone has not been nearly effective as the Rebif was. The Copaxone is not helping with the number of relapses and it is sure not helping to prevent the number of falls I've taken. I've taken more falls since being on Copaxone than I ever did on my previous disease modifying drugs.

Ive been on Copaxone for almost 2 years and haven't developed any new lesions. I can have any type of medical procedure done to me but if not for the Autoject I would not be able to inject myself. The side effects are so easy to handle and deal with. The bee sting feeling I only get on my legs and hip / butt area only lasts for approx. 20 min. so I just put an ice pack on it. The bump / swelling no one can see (unless you're wearing a micro mini or you're nude and unless you get hit in that area doesn't hurt. The itching I only experienced on my arms but because of the severity of the itching and swelling (with my dr.s ok) I no longer inject my arms. The abdomen I find is the best. I don't have any side effects when I inject my stomach. I did however experience the "heart-attack" like side effect only once after approx. 5 months of using Copaxone. It occurred about 30 seconds after injecting. My heart started racing like it was going to explode I had shortness of breath and profuse sweating. It felt like what I would imagine a heart - attack would feel like. The intense feeling lasted only approx. 90 seconds max. then dissipated completely within 5 minutes. It hasn't happened since. Overall I am very happy with the results and can't complain about the side effects. Read More Read Less

Took me a week or so to get used to the injections but it is now easy for me. I have not had a relapse so I am happy! I so get knots under my injection site with a little itching but nothing that is not easily dealt with.

I have been on copaxone for 2 years and have had no re-occurring symptoms. I do have site reactions like a bee sting but nothing I can't live with. Autoject is a wonderful tool. I don't think I could inject myself without it.

after 30 days of treatment I could hardly walk, talk or think. I went from hardly any symptoms to almost bedriden.

I did OK on Copaxone for the first 9 months, then one night I have a severe allergic reaction and ended up in the ER and the nurse having to use an Epi Pen to stop the reaction. The drug did stop the lesions on my brain from changing. I am now having to move up to Tysabri...

On Copaxone for 1 month, no issues, injection site not any problem. Am hopeful it will delay any new symptoms. Diag.7/10 at age 65. Not what I had in mind for Retirement.

I hate this drug, but I'm a fraid to stop taking it. I have been taking it for 7 years and in that time I have had no relapses. I'm not certain that can be attributed to the drug, however. I might just have a really mild case of MS. The side effects are really annoying. The skin at my injection sites was smooth and taught when I started on Copaxone. Not any more. I can't inject in my arms because it causes too much pain. I have welts and bruises all over the remaining injection sites and I itch like crazy (still!). Oh how I wish there was a way to take this medecine as a weekly injection. Daily injection is a pain in the patootie. And there is the little issue of meds on camping trips. Primitive camping and injected drugs do not mix. Wish I could stop. Too scared of more damage to my neurons. I keep jabbing myself with the stuff because it seems to be the lesser of two evils.Read More Read Less

I have used Copaxone since Jan of 1999. I am doing wonderful on it and have only had one minor relapse. When I was diagnosed in 1997, my entire right side went out! Steroids returned my right side function. And I fully believe that the Copaxone has kept the MS symptoms away. It is so much easier to use now that it comes pre-mixed in the syringe! I used it back in the day when we had to mix it ourselves. I only have minor site reactions and I use the Auto-ject. Without out it, I know I couldn't inject myself. I can't inject in my arms, way too painful! Can't do the top of the thighs either. I use stomach, hips and top of the rear-end! I love Copaxone! I really hope someday they can make it in pill form!Read More Read Less

Have been on med's for 3 month's. After the 1st month most of my ms sym. went away. I have the usual side affects burning, itching, lumps.... but I can live with it. I was diagnosed early so, I really only had minor effects of the ms ( tingling, numbness, a little short term memory loss). I still have a problem with the memory loss ( i some times forget names)