Copaxone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Copaxone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 133 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Copaxone

MS12
November 8, 2009

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have used Copaxone off and on for about 5 years. I don't like the injection sight reactions but they are small compared to some of the other treatments I have used. I was on Tysabri and it was great. I felt normal as before MS for about 2 weeks every month and 2 weeks waiting for the next infusion. Due to Liver problems my Doctor recommended I go back on Copaxone but with injections every other day. I have done this for 2 years and no relapse."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
January 22, 2012

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was on Rebif for three years. I felt tired and dizzy all the time. My liver was greatly affected by the Rebif. I was afraid of liver problems and after checking out other medications I choose Copaxone. No liver problems. There is site soreness but as time goes by it is not so bad any more."

10 / 10

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Tammy
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 17, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "Diagnosed in September 2020. First medication I tried was Copaxone. For the first almost 6 months, I had no issues or side effects. Thought this is great! But for some reason my body started reacting badly to the site areas after injecting. I would break out in some kind of hive that would last the week, through time they seemed to get itchier and bigger. Nurses recommended switching due to this. It is a shame because other than that, I had zero side effects and my 6 monthly MRI was stable."

8 / 10

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msreb...
August 9, 2008

For Multiple Sclerosis "My doctor gave me my choices for what medicine I wanted to be on and I chose copaxone. I've been on it for 6 months now with little side effects. The biggest side effect I have is a skin reaction and that goes away in about 20 minutes and I haven't had another attack since I started it. "

10 / 10

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dkpar...
January 22, 2012

For Multiple Sclerosis "I've been using Copaxone since Nov 2011. At first, the skin reactions were painful and sometimes, the sites on my legs are more sore than other sites. However, overall, it's better than Avonex, which I'd been on since 2006 (5 yrs). I don't feel as tired and don't have the flu-like symptoms. I use the autoject device which works well. My only challenge is to remember to take the medicine in case I get out of my normal routine, such as after a dinner out, etc."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 17, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "So I have been on copaxone for about 3 months now. The injection site was bad. I got big welts and bad itching. That has went down quite a bit. But now as of a month ago I have been having very fast heart rate and having a hard time breathing at times. Also I'm cold all the time now. Never had a problem with that before. I don't feel like doing anything. I'm always tired. And the shaking and stomach aches and back aches and numbness in my face and hands all suck. I have also in the last month been having a problem with anxiety. I have never had anxiety before. I did all kinds of blood tests and a chest x-ray because I thought there was something wrong with my heart. But everything keeps coming back normal. So it has to be from the copaxone. I'm thinking I'm gonna stop the copaxone for a week and see if my symptoms improve. I can't take all of this. This is not me. It is driving me crazy."

1 / 10

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Gilen...
August 20, 2017

For Multiple Sclerosis "Doctor and I, together, decided to begin copaxone 40 mg after having been on copaxone 20 mg for 6 years, gilenya for 6 years (survived viral Encephalitis after this drug). Almost immediately, my joints began to stiffen and became painful ... so much so that lifting and using my hands is very difficult. It feels like I have arthritis in my joints. The nurse and the MS clinic informed me this is a 2.7% reported side effect. Now trying to detox my body."

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How does Copaxone work for multiple sclerosis?

Meme
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 12, 2017

For Multiple Sclerosis "I've been on Copaxone since 2015 tried Amryia brand it was terrible side effects. Copaxone was slightly annoying but not bad. Recently I've experience a relapse and had one 3day intravenous therapy. Tried to take my Copaxone and the nuasea was unbearable with gaging and pain in my back. My Dr. told me to take a break. I'll do that. Also the Flushing and itching seem to have heighten. I'm going to try in a week and see if the symptoms decrease if not I'm going to have to try something else.. I'm taking turmeric and multi 5000 mg vitamins.. My only recourse at this time...any suggestions..???"

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Shokre
Taken for 10 years or more
January 4, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking Copaxone for 16 years for RRMS, and it has made my life so much better. It has slowed the progression, and I have had a normal life during that period. I had a few smaller relapses that were caused by excessive stress. The only downside is that I have developed lipoatrophy at most of the injection sites, so now I will switch to some other medication."

9 / 10

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ciara
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 25, 2017

For Multiple Sclerosis "Started taking Copaxone 16 months ago- no major side effects until last two months , On two occasions MS Nurse thinks I may of injected into bloodstream - uncontrollable shaking and chills - my husband almost called an ambulance. Neuro wants me to start Aubagio but I would like to trial the MS diet first on a 3 month trial.I don't know what to do !"

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JaRe
November 28, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "You're supposed to inject this under skin not in the muscle. I have Transverse Mylytis and was just diagnosed w relapsing MS. Been getting shots but for some reason they stopped today and its only been 7 days!!!!!!"

4 / 10

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Anonymous
January 18, 2012

For Multiple Sclerosis "Was on Copaxone for about a year with little to no changes. Still had progressions and got 8 new lesions during that time. My neuro changed me over to Cytoxon IV for once a month long with the Copxone. Have had no new lesions since being on this combination. She only uses Cytoxon for a year and then have to choose a new treatment option. "

6 / 10

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Anonymous
August 7, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "Have been on Copaxone for almost 10 years, not one problem with the medication. Copaxone has improved my day to day life."

10 / 10

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sader...
Taken for 10 years or more
September 24, 2013

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been on this medicine for about 15 years now with very few flare ups. The down side to this medicine is the injection site but with that aside it has worked well for me."

9 / 10

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ispep
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 25, 2014

For Multiple Sclerosis "This medication has greatly reduced my Multiple Sclerosis attacks. It has really helped me in that respect."

9 / 10

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Patient...
Taken for 10 years or more
April 5, 2021

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been on Copaxone since it started in 1990. I’m patient 323, now going on 61 and still playing golf and tennis. If you have been recently diagnosed with RRMS , I highly recommend Copaxone."

10 / 10

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Stimmy
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 17, 2019

For Multiple Sclerosis "Have been using 9 years. Had mild injection reactions initially that lasted a few minutes. Have had very mild progression overall."

9 / 10

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katster
May 12, 2008

For Multiple Sclerosis "My neurologist let me choose my MS drug, and I chose Copaxone. I haven't missed an injection for almost five years and I'm doing great. "

10 / 10

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sjfnj
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 1, 2014

For Multiple Sclerosis "Copaxone for me was very harsh. Before switching I ended up with almost all side effects."

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Rosed...
July 4, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been on Copaxone for 14 years, very stable, no problems. I tried Tecfidera, so many problems. I want to try Copaxone 3 x per week medication . I need more info."

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Anonymous
June 25, 2008

For Multiple Sclerosis "Copaxone is the best - no side effects."

10 / 10

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Garpo...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 18, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "I'm getting 1-3 inch welts at the injection sites that are very itchy and uncomfortable. Dr says men more often have trouble with arms and legs due to more muscle than women. No other side effects."

5 / 10

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Matt
May 8, 2009

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been using Copaxone for over a year and have had no side effects and no problems with multiple sclerosis."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 20, 2010

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking Copaxone for 15 months. I have not had any side effects I could not live with. I have gained 20 lbs though."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
February 27, 2009

For Multiple Sclerosis "After three weeks on Copaxone, I broke out in hives."

3 / 10

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