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Edited on 25/05/2015 at 15:43

I have been diagnosed with rrms and my specialist as offered me tecfidera or copaxone, I'm struggling to decide, I know it's my decision but would love some feedback from people that are on these drugs and to share their experiences please x claire 

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13/05/2015 at 17:05

Hey chickypoo, I don't know about copaxone, but I used to take tecfidera and I can tell you it was not that bad but I had some side effects that I didn't liek, I gained a lot of weight and had a rash in my face. But well that depends on each person, at the end I changed to gilenya and I am very happy. Good luck!


medication https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/medication-345 2015-05-13 17:05:12
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16/05/2015 at 21:51

Thanks christyt,cheers for replying, I'm also worried about the weight gain I've already put weight on without any medication, it does say you can get flushing which could be the rash u got but I really can't decide.but thanks and be positive and stay strong x


medication https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/medication-345 2015-05-16 21:51:27
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20/05/2015 at 17:31

no need to thank, how are you doing with the meds?


medication https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/medication-345 2015-05-20 17:31:47
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21/05/2015 at 09:40

Hi,I've been to see my ms nurse and between us we decided that tecfidera wasn't any good for me, so I've to choose between rebif and copaxone injections and when I do then it'll be another month for my meds to be sorted, I think I'll be doing the copaxone it doesn't have side effects,and the rebif have flu like symptoms x 


medication https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/medication-345 2015-05-21 09:40:45
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25/05/2015 at 15:43

 

@chickypoo I think it is a good idea, I always try to run away from side effects as far as possible... so did you start already?


medication https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/medication-345 2015-05-25 15:43:46

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