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Belle Plaine, MN

I have been on Copaxone for the 13 years. It has been great. Now, my doctor wants to change me to Aubagio or Tecfidera. I'm very nervous about getting off Copaxone because it has worked so well for me. So, I'm looking for some suggestions. Thank you.

October 9, 2018
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A MyMSTeam Member

i was on copaxone for 8 years and recently changed to tecfidera and I love it! no more side effects from the shot and my symptoms have been quiet.

October 10, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I would stay on Copaxone. Why change? I went on Tysabri from Copaxone until my Lyme disease reactivated. No DMT since for two years. Nuero told me to pick a med. I chose Ocrevus but could of gone back to Copaxone. I did it for eight years. Good drug.

October 10, 2018 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

I tried Tecfidera for about three months and could not tolerate it. Too much digestive side effects, always felt sick. Went on Aubagio about six months ago now and feeling great. Having scans done in a month so hoping my disease has no progression. Medium hair loss and mild headaches so far is my only complaint, And I am told that that hair cycle will restart... we shall see. Good luck to you!

December 29, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

My neurologist says that Copaxone will eventually go away because the oral medecines are now more effective than Copaxone. I'm just scared to change because Copaxone has worked so well for me. I dread going off it and going on another. I hate the side effects.

October 11, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

If it is working why change.

October 10, 2018

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