User Reviews for Copaxone subcutaneous

Copaxone appears to work for me in terms of not getting relapses. After a year or so of using Copaxone, I just started to loose my hair. This is devastating!I saw a Dermatologist and he think the Copaxone is responsible.

I was diagnosed with MS in 1992 but went without treatment for several years because I had no insurance. When I finally began treatment I started using Beta-Seron, which made me sick virtually every time I used it. After 18 months of no help, my doctor switched me to Copaxone. I no longer felt ill when I injected myself, but like Beta-Seron, Copaxone had absolutely no effect on the frequency of relapses and did nothing to prevent the quick onset of secondary progressive MS. So after 6 more months of injections with no relief, my doctor and I decided that I could live a better quality of life without the disease modifying medications. My depression has lifted and for the last 6 years I have been doing more to help out my wife than while I was on these medications. Even though the MS has progressed to the point of total disability, I am glad I no longer take anything except what is needed to combat the symptoms of pain and muscle spasms, as well as meds for a few other health problems I have developed over the years. Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed in 1981 with MS. Never took any medication for it. My RRMS was pretty steady. I could feel some slowing down as time went by. Don't we all. I would have 2 or 3 relapes a year lasting a couple of weeks. I lost my daughter in Sept. 2007. That as you can imagine put so much stress on me and my family. She had 2 children that we (my husband and I) help care for. I made the decision to start Copaxone after my relapes increased dramatically. I don't see much difference. I have been on it for 13 months. The first few months I did pretty well. March 2009 I had a relapse and am stilling recovering 2 months later. I'm going to continue with it to see if I improve or at least not get worse. Maybe it's because I've had MS for so long.Read More Read Less

sunken muscles from injection site, headaces, leg and back pain, tiredness, closing of eyes when talking, mood swings, depression

I have been on Copaxone for four months. I was in relapse when I started the medication, and in the four months since, I have had one relapse. This is actually a better experience than I had on Rebif when, between April 1, 20008 and December 26, 2008, I relapsed every six to eight weeks. Copaxone does not make me sick, and I no longer have elevated liver enzymes. However, I did have one bad reaction that involved difficulty breathing, chest pain, extreme lower back pain, and inability to walk for about 20 minutes after one injection. I experience bruising, hives, redness, and itching after every injection, but I am not yet ready to say this drug is a failure. My only other option would be Tysabri, and since I am steroid dependent for other medical conditions, I am not ready to put myself at the mercy of all that is bad about Tysabri.Read More Read Less

I've been diagnosed for 3 years and have had other tx before the copaxone. I get large whelp marks from the shots, but I put ice on immediately after my stick, and it helps. The whelps go away in about 2-3 days. Considering my alternatives, the whelps are not a big deal to me.

I have relapsing remitant ms, have not had any relpses since 2003, when I started drug.I hate the shot, but it works.

MS diagnosis June '04,on Copaxone therapy since Oct. '04. First months were VERY difficult, as I have long had an intense fear of needles. (Amazing how quickly one can get over fear when faced with the alternatives!) Had one outbreak of hives which may have been from Copaxone or Chinese food (go figure). MRI's show lesions have regressed somewhat, with no new lesions. Only complaint is that I tend to hit veins when injecting thighs, but that's my fault. Frustrating that 'they' don't know WHY it works, but I'm awful glad that it does. Would recommend to new MS patients, and to those looking for an alternative to interferon therapy (potential liver damage scared me away from interferon therapy).Read More Read Less

the medication is great. stress however is not good for ms and even if taking the medication your reaction is greater if not stressed

Although I have had some reactions to this medication but over all it's been a good experience.

july 4th 2006 could not walk. Aug 2006 went on copaxone. Its great,skin indentions are not pretty oh well I can walk and work full time. The hardest thing to except was I am not a super woman now, So I must manage my body and rest when I get tired. Stress gets me fast, so I have to manage by talking to my self alot!! My MRI show no new activity! I am so lucky I can continue to walk. My goal was to be able to climb the stairs at the race tracks agian and I can and I hope to be able to continue to climb stairs with this medication. We travel a lot and now that this medication can be room temp, its so easy! It's a way with my life now, every night around 6:30 it's all about me and my copaxone for 30 min. Shared Solutions and my Dr. are wonderfull. My boss is great too and My hushand is my best supporter. Can't wait for pill form. I wished that everyone could use copaxone.Read More Read Less

GET ON A TIME SCHEDULE AND STICK WITH IT.SOME BRUISING AT INJECTION SITE,GOES AWAY IN A DAY OR TWO.ALL IN ALL IT IS WAY BETTER THAN THE OTHER TREATMENTS.

THIS MEDICTION HELPS, I HAVE NOT HAD A RELAPS. STILL WALK WITH A WALKER. BUT THE ILLNESS DOES NOT CHANGE ME.

began having symptoms in 2005. diagnosed Feb 2008. started Copaxone Sept 2008. BEFORE AND AFTER starting Copaxone I've had problems with disabilitating fatigue, short term memory loss, coordination problems, migraines, depression, diminished cognitive thinking skills, partial vision/hearning loss, sensitivity to heat & the strangest dreams I have ever had. I realize the drug does not usually "fix" damage that's already been done. I still have relapses but MOST of the new symptoms that pop-up during the relapses seem to go away when the relapse is done thank Goodness. This may be the Copaxone working to some degree but the day to day problems/symptoms that are always present seem to be worsening. My lesions are not in my spinal cord. They are throughout my brain. This may be the cause of the drug's effectiveness on my body. My private insurance company dropped my coverage one week after diagnosis and my appeal for disability (I was denied because I "have no dependants"). Craziness. Whether it has to do with MS or not, over the last year I've been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Depression, Erectile Dysfunction, hearing/vision problems, Migraines, along with respiratory and blood circulation problems.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed 2 years ago , and have been on Copaxone every since. I dont believe I had a bad relapse since , but I have gained allot of weight . I am not sure if my weight gain is due to depression, my quitting smokeing or the drug.

if works alright