It is one of the low efficacy DMTs on the market that has proven very safe and good for a subset of diagnosed. Basically those that are considering becoming pregnant, are between other medications or have reactions so other DMTs. When I was Dx in 2005 it was one of only two options for me so I went on it. I was on it for many years although it did not completely stop relapses. It likely slowed them down? then I was changed to rebif for a few years and had no relapses but continued to acquire lesions. I've now been moved to Ocrevus for almost the last year but haven't had a new MRI due to the whole Covid-19 mess. Dr Boster has put out a large number of videos and has one on almost every DMT to help you understand how they work and prepare to discuss your options with your Dr. This is the one on Copaxone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd69KmEpsWM&t=10s There are also videos on the two models of treating MS, the one where you use a lower strength DMT (which may have few side effects) until it proves not strong enough and then bump up the strength and the other side which is to prevent any lesion if possible. The issue is that these lesions, while not active, are permanent damage. As you age or your neurological reserve drops you will experience the impact again. In my view I wish that more of my lesions could have been prevented as now 15 years in the impact is increasing. If you like Dr Bosters channel check out his "progression" videos which cover the "leaky pool" theory and the "old school and new school" dr approaches. Good luck on making a choice- Good luck in your decision-

I was put on Copaxone after Avonox didn’t work for me(side effects too much). I continued for about 10 yrs. I started back when you had to mix the drug with saline yourself. Now it’s premixed in syringes. If you do get on it, call manufacture, they have an auto injector- loves it!!! Side effects are few. Mainly site tenderness and one tip...*shhhh*.... apply sunscreen in the area of your injection, then wait about a minute, use alcohol wipe, then inject. The sunscreen has a topical analgesic. Frozen veggies on spot prior helps too. Another tip: use a plastic liquid laundry detergent bottle as sharps container. Good luck with whatever you choose.