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A member asked:
Is it safe to take copaxone (glatiramer) or rebif as a treatment for ms?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes, but see below: Both, especially Copaxone (glatiramer) are quite safe, but require injections, with risk of skin reactions with both, and permanent site dimpling with copaxone (glatiramer). Rebif can cause flu-like rxtns, depression, liver issues, thyroid problems, in addition. Copaxone (glatiramer) may have brief chest pain, breathlessness, and flushing after injection.(hypertension is reported) Copaxone (glatiramer) is safer for pregnancy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: They each have their own side affects, but they are safe.
Answered 9/18/2019
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Both are safe: both of these treatments are safe and they are both known to prevent MS attacks
Answered 5/19/2016
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What are the side effects for taking oral MS drugs as opposed to copaxone (glatiramer) and all the other injectable drugs.
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