Switching from Copaxone to Aubagio

[Laur3ncb1]

I am a figure skater. I have had ms since i was 28 (61 now). I have been on Copaxone for 15 years with no noticeable side effects what so ever (except injection site redness). Aubagio has potential to damage liver and thin hair. Not too appealing but they say it has greater efficacy than copaxone. I have had two exacerbations this year (just finished round of solumedrol..feel sosososo much better!) Any body on Aubagio and happy with it?

[Elizt3]

I was on Copaxone about seven years combined. Have tried a few meds as well. Most recently I was on Aubagio for a couple of years ...I experienced no noticeable side effects. Because of a relapse last year on Aubagio, I started on Ocrevus in January.

[Kenu]

Good morning 😃. I have been on seven different DMT’s over the years and currently on Aubagio for the last two years 👍. My last two MRI’s were stable and no new lesions 😃. I was diagnosed over twenty four years ago and was on Copaxone for twelve years. As they quit working and new DMT came out I moved on to next one. I haven’t had any side effects from Aubagio and don’t miss the shots at all. Good Luck and hope this works out for you 🙏😉 Ken 🐾🐾

[Laur3ncb1 in reply to Kenu]

Thanks Kenu! I was diagnosed in 1989 and took nothing for many years. Then Copaxone for 15 and now the big move to Aubagio. After two exacerbations this year, maybe time to up the ante! Thanks for the encouragement!

[TwinA]

Good Morning, I've been on Aubagio since 2013. I've had no relapses. I had some thinning hair in first 6 months but nothing very noticeable (I have fine hair but a lot of it!). I see a Naturopath and take homeopathic remedies that help my liver flush out and stay clean. I'd recommend doing something like that to keep your liver happy.

[Laur3ncb1]

I have fine hair and I would not be happy about it getting any finer thank you very much! But your right too that the liver needs to take protected! Thanks Twin A

[TwinA in reply to Laur3ncb1]

You’re welcome. I wish you well. Keep us posted.

I also missed doses once because of insurance issues (9 days) and the MSONE TO ONE nurse told me it’s not a huge concern ‘cause meds stay in system for two years. Eek that was crazy to hear!

[CV97 in reply to Laur3ncb1]

I have fine hair too. Fine, not thin. It's handled Aubagio well. Some fell out, but I'm always shedding anyway, so it was unnoticeable to everyone except me. I could tell most when it started growing back in and little hairs started standing up off my head in the humidity.

I had bloodwork every month at first, then every 3 months. 1 year on it. MRI this week to check progress.

[Laur3ncb1 in reply to CV97]

thank you! hope all will go well ...as well as can be expected. this round of solumedrol makes me feel sososos much better!!! happy skating..exercising what ever it is!

[mrsmike9]

I am on Aubagio and love it! It's easy to take, I've had no bad side effects, and the only relapse I had was when I had trouble getting it and was off it for 2 weeks.

[Laur3ncb1]

Thank you! reassuring....