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A member asked:
Been on copaxone a few years. dr says when if it stops working he wants to move to oral ms meds. i am really nervous about these. which r safest?
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All: They all have different side effect profiles. Selection should be individualized and typically monitoring is done routinely to detect side effects early. They also come with the added convenience of taking a "pill" as opposed to injections.
Answered 10/28/2016
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