User Reviews for Copaxone subcutaneous

Been on Copaxone since 2002 and have had only minor flare ups until now (March 2008). The only problem I have had is the same as most people on Copaxone, the injection site reactions. Sweeling, dents and scar tissue. I went 4 years before I got the Auto-injection kit and it has worked great! Just hate taking a shot everyday. All in all if your Neurologist suggest the drug give it a try as it has worked for me and I am working a full-time job.

I was on Rebif for 9 months and had a terrible time with headaches and the flu symtoms, not to mention the site reactions. Copaxone has been great only one relapse in the last 18 months and it was minor. The site reactions are like minor bee stings which last only 5-10 minutes. It does seem to be the best going right now.

I have been using Copaxone for 7 years now. It is a miraculous drug for me. I have only had one exacerbation since starting. Prior to Copaxone, I tried Avonex. Was bed-ridden for 5 days with terrible flu-like side effects. Never tried it again. My only complaint with Copaxone is the lumps it leaves at the injection site. Also, have problems with what I call "pot- holes" or "divits" that it has left in my skin over the years. After discussing with my Neurologist and the Pharmeceutical co., I have changed to ever-other day injections. This was due to running out of sites as the lumps take too long to go away. I am not recommending this dosing schedule to everyone, but it may be worth discussing with your Doctor. God Bless you all. Positive attitude is EVERYTHING with this disease! Thank you. Read More Read Less

I've been using copaxone for seven months and I'm very satisfied. Major improvement was seen on my MRI only after four months of use. The only side effect i've experienced is the injection site reaction of redness, swelling and itching which disappears after 2-3 days. I recommend massaging the injection site 24-48 hours after injection; this really helps with reducing hardening of the skin.

I have been on Copaxone for over a year now and regardless of the difficulties I've experienced during injections, this drug simply works great! The bad reactions I have experienced injecting this drug are to be honest, substantially longer than claimed by the drug's maker. 45 minutes of extreme heat and hard muscle spasms followed by 45 minutes of uncontrollable shivering. And while these worse-case reactions are thankfully uncommon events, they ultimately should not become a major concern. After all, the purpose of injecting for me has been NO FLARE-UPS since I've started this drug! Just remember to always rotate your injections loyally and if you do experience difficulty with unacceptably slow injections (which will happen) simply shift to injecting twice on the stomach region - one left and one right of the navel and if needbe, high and low on each of your legs. After a few weeks, you can return to injecting in the sites which were causing you trouble. This fluid shifting may seem troublesome but if you maintain a focused and adaptable injection routine, the benefits can be outstanding! Thanks Teva Neuroscience for at the very least, sucessfully controlling my Multiple Sclerosis!Read More Read Less

I have no complaint about this drug other than it is a painful injection to have to take daily. If only we could take this every other day :)

Since starting Copaxone one month ago, i have suffered flu like symptoms. Although i find it easy to use, the flu symptoms are very difficult.

I am not sure if it is helping or not. Starting using Copaxonein Nov. 2007. I was diagnosed in Oct 2007. The injection sites get swelled, itch and are sometimes painful, but if it will help delay the progression I don't mind using it. Using ice before and after the injection have helped with the swelling and discomfort.

Started out on Betaseron and was not doing well. Copaxone has given me my life back and I even work a part time job. More good days than bad days - it works wonders for me. If we only use 10% of our brains let me save it, if only 25% of MS people end up in wheelchairs then do the shots already!

I WAS RESENTLY DIAGNOSED AND COPAXONE IS THE ONLY TREATMENT I'VE BEEN ON. BUT I COULD'NT BE HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS I HAVE GOTTEN SO FAR. I KNOW OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN ON AVONEX, WHO DONT HAVE AS GOOD A STORY TO TELL.

Being on Copaxone since diagnosed with Relapsing/Remitting M.S. in 2000, has been a breeze for me. Of course I get site-reactions and have some scar tissue on the injection sites, but overall this medicine has done it's job for me. In my yearly MRI's, I have had NO new leison's (sp?) In my opinion, Copaxone is a miracle drug!

I had injection site reactions for about 3 months, but ice seemed to help. Loved the fact that it wasn't associated with flu-like symptoms, but after 3 months I had a reaction to the med which led to my Neuro taking me off it.

Sustained muscle atrophy in (both arms) after 3 years of injecting without auto-inject, with some muscle atrophy in hips and legs. Severe reaction - shortness of breath, large hives requring 2 Emergency Room visits.

I don't like the way the injection sites become, sore, red or bruised looking. They also become "dent" looking spots after awhile, they don't go away completely. However, I love the results of the treatment.

i have no side effects from this med vs the Betaserone

I have used interferons and they are far worse (for me) than copaxone. The important thing is that we all stay on some sort of therapy.

Copaxone seems to be helping some. My last exaserbation period has not seemed to fully subside in over a year now. But since using the copaxone for one year now, it seems that my coordination and strength have improved. The biggest problem with the medication is the injection site tenderness and swelling that sometimes has not reduced sufficiently by the following week when I have cycled back around to that site.