generic copaxone

[judymax]

Has anyone been switched to the generic brand of copaxone? If so have you noticed any changes in symptoms?

[bxrmom]

That was just starting to come out when I switched to Tecfidera but I'm sure someone will reply.

Jessie

[normwithms]

I switched as soon as Glutopa was available. I found it to be the same as Copaxone. The people at Glutopa were very nice and autoinjector Glutopa sends you works much better the Copaxone autoinjector does.

[Vallie02]

I just found out that I also need to switch to Glatiramer Acetate as of July 1st. I also am concerned about any side effects.

[AngieRowe]

I have been taking generic for about 5 months and have not noticed any difference.

[Hidden in reply to AngieRowe]

Which generic?

[AngieRowe]

Glatiramer Acetate

[Kokomo26]

My health plan switched me from Copaxone to Glatiramir Acetate 3 months ago. I resisted the switch (talking to my doctor) which extended the transition nearly a year, but ultimately my HMO said I’d have to pay out of pocket if I wanted to stay on Copaxone. To my surprise, the transition has been pretty painless! There are the same site injection issues - raised welts that itch for days after. One new symptom was some nausea post-injection for the first few months - it gets better. Also, during the first few months, I’ve felt more MS symptoms - more muscle cramps, more stiffness, more tingling - but nothing that would be considered a new exacerbation or relapse. Only time will tell if the generic is as effective as Copaxone. All we can do is hope.

[judymax in reply to Kokomo26]

I've also am having more ms symptoms so my neuro is switching me to tecfidera which is scary because of the side effects. Wish my insurance would continue to cover copaxone!