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Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:42 am Post subject: allergy to copaxone?
I started taking copaxone about a month ago-- only ever had immediate site reactions. Yesterday however when I injected in my arm, I got red splotches on my upper arm around the injection site-- not itchy or uncomfortable but there. Today I injected in my other arm-- splotches again (but smaller and less red) in that arm as well as in the upper arm on the other side and a few on my chest as well. Again not itchy and they again went away in about 15 mins. Has anyone ever had this? I'm scared that it's an allergic reaction-- I really really don't want to stop taking copaxone as I'm afraid of the side effects of interferons.
Start by calling Shared Solutions they usually help. 1800-283-0034 or your MS nurse. We have one assigned to John and she is on call 24/7. Hope that helps _________________ John was diagnosed Jan 2005. On lipitor 20mg .On Copaxone since July 4,2005. Vitamin D3 2000iu-4000iu (depending on sunshine months)June 10 2005(RX:r. O'Connor) Omega 3 as well Turmeric since April 2005. Q10 60mg. 1500mg liquid Glucosamine Nov 2005.
Yes I did speak with them right away-- they said although systemic allergies to Copaxone are rare I should talk to my neuro and maybe take Benadryl before injecting or even stop. Just wondering if anyone othe there had a similar experience and how they handled it-- again, the thought of switching to interferons just terrifies me .
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r. O'Connor) Omega 3 as well Turmeric since April 2005. Q10 60mg. 1500mg liquid Glucosamine Nov 2005.