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Copaxone

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Anoka, MN

Hi everyone! Well 40mg of Copaxone started today! They didn't send me an auto injector so I had to watch. UGH!
The only side effect for me is extreme nausea..
Besides Meclazine, anything else help?
I've been off research study meds. Since May 12th. So I'm both happy and nauseated! Help and suggestions Please!
The stining and hive bump right after were short lived.
Hugs to all!

August 9, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

Ginger and mints are wonderful for calming nausea.

August 10, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Oh and Ginger gum? Oil?

August 10, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Copaxone has an unexpected very positive side effect. It reverses the endemic Brain Shrinkage that every MS person experiences. It is an enormous side effect.

August 10, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I've been in copaxone for almost 10 years. First 20mg now 40 mg. I've never gotten nauseous from it just injection site reactions

August 9, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I have been on Copaxone 20mg for 1 year - no major side effects. Switched to 40mg for about 2 months - side effect on 40mg is the pain that is a bit stronger than 20mg

August 9, 2017

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