Copaxone break

sheilat1 · Post by **sheilat1** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:28 am

I have just taken a 10-day break from my copaxone. Before I start again, I am wondering if there are any cautions I should be aware of. It looks like the research shows you can start again with no problems, but I do not know for sure and don't want to experience the hyper feeling if that is more likely. Any info please?

Thanks, Sheila

Dawnsmspage · Post by **Dawnsmspage** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:09 am

Hi Sheila,

Ive stopped both Copaxone and Avonex in the past. Once because I needed a break and once because I was pregnant. Both times I did very well for a few months, and then BAM

an exaccerbation

....so I went back on.

I have missed my shot for 2 days at the most (recently) and have not had any significant issues, however the longer you go, I would think the more chance of something happening...as for the hyper feeling...I dont think I have ever experienced that....

goodluck!
dawn

sheilat1 · Post by **sheilat1** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 12:28 am

Dawn,

Thanks for the response. I have still not started back up and I think I may go as long as a month on a break. I started LDN in February and have done well on it, but I am wondering if I could do even better without the copaxone. Also, I am just so sick of the daily needle. I would describe myself as needing a break.

Best to you, Sheila