Summer is here!         Beat the summer heat   Follow these tips on how to stay cool during the hot days of the season.1       Stay hydrated       Wear lightweight clothing and a hat       Use sunscreen to protect your skin       Seek out the shade—or air conditioning—when you can       Plan your outdoor activities for cooler times of the day       Relax and have fun! De-stressing is an important part of achieving overall wellness         If you have any questions, please ask your doctor or call Shared Solutions®.                           Stay on course no matter your destination   These tips will help ensure that you stay on track with your COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) wherever you are.       If traveling by air, keep your injection supplies in your carry-on luggage       Bring more COPAXONE® and supplies than you need in case of unexpected travel delays       Carry your COPAXONE® in a thermal bag to protect it from excessive heat and sunlight         –  Remember that COPAXONE® can be stored at room temperature for up to 30 days2       Remember to use one of the many convenient reminder tools offered by Shared Solutions® to help you stay on track of your injection schedule and injection area/site rotations       Download a detailed travel planning guide or call Shared Solutions® to receive a free travel kit           Contact Shared Solutions® at 1-800-887-8100 for sun related products, such as cooling scarves, lip balm, and sunscreen.   Upon request, these items are provided at no cost.                                         Take the convenience of injection-free weekends with you2*   Learn more about 3-times-a-week COPAXONE® 40 mg.                   Experience your future with 3-times-a-week COPAXONE® 40 mg!         COPAXONE® is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.   Important Safety Information   Do not take COPAXONE® if you are allergic to glatiramer acetate or mannitol.   Some patients report a short-term reaction right after injecting COPAXONE®. This reaction can involve flushing (feeling of warmth and/or redness), chest tightness or pain with heart palpitations, anxiety, and trouble breathing. These symptoms generally appear within minutes of an injection, last about 15 minutes, and do not require specific treatment. During the postmarketing period, there have been reports of patients with similar symptoms who received emergency medical care. If symptoms become severe, call the emergency phone number in your area. Call your doctor right away if you develop hives, skin rash with irritation, dizziness, sweating, chest pain, trouble breathing, or severe pain at the injection site. If any of the above occurs, do not give yourself any more injections until your doctor tells you to begin again.   Chest pain may occur either as part of the immediate postinjection reaction or on its own. This pain should only last a few minutes. You may experience more than one such episode, usually beginning at least one month after starting treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience chest pain that lasts for a long time or feels very intense.   A permanent indentation under the skin (lipoatrophy or, rarely, necrosis) at the injection site may occur, due to local destruction of fat tissue. Be sure to follow proper injection technique and inform your doctor of any skin changes.   The most common side effects in studies of COPAXONE® are redness, pain, swelling, itching, or a lump at the site of injection, flushing, rash, shortness of breath, and chest pain. These are not all of the possible side effects of COPAXONE®. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor about any side effects you have while taking COPAXONE®.   You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.   Please see full Prescribing Information.         *Injections must be at least 48 hours apart.   References: 1. You can…beat the heat. National Multiple Sclerosis (NMSS) website. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Library-Education-Programs/You-CAN!/Beat-the-Heat. Accessed June 13, 2014. 2. COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) prescribing information. Rev. 1/2014. Teva Neuroscience, Inc.   Privacy Notice | One-click Unsubscribe | Terms of Use         COPAXONE® is a registered trademark of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Shared Solutions® is a registered service mark of Teva Neuroscience, Inc. © 2014 Teva Neuroscience, Inc. COP-41951 Teva Neuroscience, Inc., COPAXONE® Marketing, 11100 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66211