Comments on: Multiple Sclerosis sufferers taking Copaxone?

By: A Landers

A Landers — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:31 +0000

I have had good luck discussing such things with the pharmacist

By: Maggie F

Maggie F — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:31 +0000

Hi,

I’ve been on Copaxone and haven’t experienced dry mouth due to it, nor have I heard of it. I have experienced slight dry mouth from Neurontin and from meds to help with urination frequency,
I’ve posted your question on my Yahoo Group on MS Resources. We’ve got many folks on Copaxone and maybe someone will have something helpful to say.

By: pcheesewhiz

pcheesewhiz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:31 +0000

Copaxone is not known to cause dry mouth. Have you spoken with her pharmasist? Doctors know about diseases while druggists know about medications. Give the pharmacy a phone call and consult with them. Best of luck.

By: ktajfl

ktajfl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:31 +0000

Hi,

It’s great that you are asking this question.
People with MS, like myself, understand that when a person gets sick, everyone in the family is affected. Your mom will have good days and bad days and will definitely need your love and support.

Your mom is doing a great thing by taking action against the disease so quickly.
Other meds can cause dry mouth, but not usually Copaxone.

As far as other side effects, bumps and bruises are normal. Benadryl Anti-Itch Gel is great for the injection sites as they heal.
On rare occasions, there can be a tight feeling in the chest and difficulty breathing. That happens when a vein is accidently injected with the Copaxone.
Staying calm is the most important thing she can do when that happens. Lying down and putting a cold pack where she feels hot is the best thing for that.

MS is really the easiest on the body as far as disease modifying meds go. I hope she does well with it.