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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I hate taking the shots everyday but at least it's not as painful as the deep tissue shots. I was taking Avonex but the side effects were horrific and i was experiencing depression/mood swings. I tolerate this medication much better but it does give me some serious headaches. My doctor says they will get better. Lets hope so.
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Reviewer: aslon, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I started on interferon but found the side effects becoming to difficult to manage. Then my husband noticed that I was showing signs of depression. My doctor pulled me off and started me on copaxone. I have no side effects with it, and have found the injections to go easier for me. It's a little more difficult to change up injection sites every day as opposed to 3 times a week.
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Reviewer: Crawford-Iowa, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I been was diagnosed with MS nearly 15 years ago and I've been on Copaxone for nearly 6 years. My most recent MRI did not find any new lesions in my brain, actually the hospital was unable to locate some of my previous lesions. Best advice, stay committed to a treatment, exercise, maintain a positive internal attitued and a close relationship to God. Only negatives surrounding this drug i
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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used untill ins. ran out 1780 per. mo.
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