Copaxone and mouth sores

[JadeVictoria]

Hi,
I've been on Copaxone for almost a year now and since using it I keep getting severe canker sore outbreaks. I have always gotten a couple of canker sores per year, but these are outbreaks with several sores almost every month. I read in the literature that mouth sores are an uncommon side effect. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks, Jade

[specsections]

mouth sores

Hi Jade

I've been on Copaxone about 6 years and have never experienced that - although I do get mouth sores from orange juice and other acidic foods. Of course It's possible Copaxone is causing it.
My first (and last) steriod infusion I got severe thrush in my mouth - very painful. It was over the holidays so no one returned my call. I read on the Web it was a possible side effect. So I did what I always do for a sore throat. Rinsed my mouth several times a day with warm salt water and frequently flossed and brushed teeth. I had it under control by the time I got a call back from the doctor office.

[Cookie98]

Ditto

I get "sores too, but im not sure what they are.. they go away, they dont hurt their almost clear and I wasnt getting them until I began copax in 06?? what are ur sore like?

[JadeVictoria]

Hi,
Mine are very painful mouth sores similar to canker sores. They are painful enough that I normally loose some weight during the oubreak because I can't' eat. They last about 10 days. Jade