EP is a community where members connect through shared life experiences-- like MS--and so much more. You are not defined by any one thing, so be your true self and find others just like you at
Experience Project.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:52 am Post subject: double dose
When I miss an injection, I thought of doing 2 in the next 24 hours. Has anyone done this? Also, I heard their is a trial on this concept but can not find it.
Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 679 Location: southern California
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject:
Here's the info on the 40mg. (double dose) Copaxone study. The cynical part of me thinks, "Sure! More money for Teva!" but we've been looking into it since my husband is doing well on Copax, and is a big guy (6'2"- 190 lbs)
When you forget, try to give yourself the injection as soon as you remember. Don't wait until your "regular time." Copaxone dissipates in the body after 24 hours, and you want to keep levels up continually.
best,
AC _________________ Husband diagnosed RRMS March 2007
pursuing endothelial healing
Copaxone, Swank, supplements, laughter
Joined: Feb 10, 2006 Posts: 358 Location: Northern Virginia
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: looked into this
I don't have all the info saved up on this (I know it's not like me), but I recall that it's basically fine to skip doses and make them up so long as you don't exceed 2 doses in 24 hours. We have found it simpler to do a double dose every other day. We are not worried about this, but then again, we don't feel that it's the Copaxone that's making a difference. I expect Kim to lobby to get off Copaxone in her June appt. Ken _________________ My Starting Point
Understanding MS 101: Doctor Talk and People Talk
Joined: Nov 24, 2007 Posts: 69 Location: South Germany
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 6:46 am Post subject:
I've been using Cop for years now, and have forgotten a few times. Also, if I forget to get my prescription in time, and maybe there is a holiday so the chemist is closed, I have gone without for a week without noticing any difference.
I do believe that Cop is helping me. I havn't had a real relapse since I started.
You have to take Cop for a few months before it starts to work, so I suppose it stays in your body for a long time, and missing for a day or two doesn't matter. _________________ Bibo ergo sum
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
We encourage you to also visit our Multiple Sclerosis story and support community on Experience Project.
Experience Project is a vast and powerful community where people connect anonymously through life experiences. It's made by the same people who built This is MS,
on the premise that no one life experience-- like having MS-- defines a person. It now covers over 2 million life stories. Find and share yours!
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
