Newly diagnosed and trying to decide which drug to take
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:32 am
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and apologize in advance if this question has been posted before.
I was diagnosed with MS a month ago and have been trying to decide which drug I want to take for treatment. I see my neurologist next week and am supposed to talk with him about my choice then. I'm leaning toward Copaxone because it doesn't have the liver enzyme/low white blood cell/thyroid potential side effects (I am hypothyroid, diagnosed in 1998). But, I'm concerned about the racing heart/tight chest, etc. side effects of Copaxone. (Concerned about the side effects for all the treatments, actually!).
Any advice/insight would be welcome!
Thanks!
I'm new to this forum and apologize in advance if this question has been posted before.
I was diagnosed with MS a month ago and have been trying to decide which drug I want to take for treatment. I see my neurologist next week and am supposed to talk with him about my choice then. I'm leaning toward Copaxone because it doesn't have the liver enzyme/low white blood cell/thyroid potential side effects (I am hypothyroid, diagnosed in 1998). But, I'm concerned about the racing heart/tight chest, etc. side effects of Copaxone. (Concerned about the side effects for all the treatments, actually!).
Any advice/insight would be welcome!
Thanks!