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Dear John Doe,
Thank you for completing our recent survey. We realize that everyone’s life with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is different, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more about you. Your participation allows us to support you with the materials that are most relevant to you and your life with RRMS.
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In the changing treatment landscape…
It’s natural to be curious about new and upcoming therapies. Being well informed and reaching out to your health care team can be especially helpful at this time.
Be sure to stay on your RRMS treatment for as long as your doctor advises. Staying informed, connected, and committed to therapy may help you feel confident about maintaining therapy success and achieving your RRMS treatment goals.
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Learn with us and achieve a comfortable and convenient injection routine
Throughout your treatment, we can help you become more confident with injections by teaching you best practices for preparation, injecting, and postinjection care. Our nurses are regularly retrained and can offer helpful tips to improve your treatment experience, no matter how long you’ve been taking COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection).
Visit copaxone.com for access to online training and reminder tools and call us at 1-800-887-8100 to schedule your free, in-home refresher training session.
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Financial matters shouldn’t have to interfere with your treatment
With COPAXONE Co-pay Solutions® your co-pay could be lowered to $35 per month out of pocket.*
Trust Shared Solutions® to provide you with financial support options.
Visit copaxone.com for information on what’s available to you:
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Case Manager support
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Pharmacy benefits research
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Assistance with Medicare Part D
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Insurance and benefits investigation
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Alternate avenues of financial support
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Keep track of your RRMS symptoms
It’s important to remember that the symptoms of RRMS are unpredictable and vary from person to person. Be sure to pay close attention and especially to monitor your fatigue—we can help.
Here are some tips for managing fatigue1:
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Plan your schedule around your energy levels
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Develop healthy sleep habits
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Set priorities; let go of nonessentials
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Call a Shared Solutions® MS-Certified Nurse experienced in managing all aspects of RRMS any time at 1-800-887-8100.
Reference: 1. Fatigue: what you should know. NMSS Web site. Accessed August 3, 2011.
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You are not alone in your journey through RRMS treatment
Join us for educational and informative live events and teleconferences on RRMS. Leading MS experts will address a wide range of topics and issues relevant to the MS community, from talking to your family about MS to making an informed therapy decision.
These events are designed to answer your questions, so come participate, engage, and learn with us!
Discover more about our community at copaxone.com.
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Enhance your treatment with some practical tips
Take care of yourself during your RRMS treatment. Your overall wellness is crucial, so be sure to eat healthy and to talk to your doctor to develop a safe exercise plan.
Try these delicious tips1,2:
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Olive oil, avocados, and nuts contain unsaturated fats that help regulate the immune system and build up the central nervous system
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Eat tuna and salmon for omega-3 fatty acids that may help with MS attacks
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Enjoy fiber-rich and whole-grain cereals with plenty of fluids to help with digestion
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Call us to get matched with an RRMS peer who can relate to you and your needs. Just call us at 1-800-887-8100 and we’ll point you in the right direction.
References: 1. Promoting Function, Independence, and Mobility. NMSS Web site. Accessed November 4, 2013. 2. Food for thought: MS and nutrition. NMSS Web site. Accessed November 4, 2013.
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We’re here for you
We will continue to listen to you and provide you with materials that reflect your individual needs and lifestyle, as you move along your path in your COPAXONE® therapy experience. Call on Shared Solutions® at 1-800-887-8100 and tap into our free network of support.
Please see Important Safety Information about COPAXONE® below.
COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) is indicated for reduction of the frequency of relapses in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), including patients who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis.
Important Safety Information about COPAXONE®
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Do not take COPAXONE® if you are allergic to glatiramer acetate or mannitol
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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 go away by themselves without further problems. 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
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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
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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
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The most common side effects 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®
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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.
Your Shared Solutions® Team
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*Certain limits and restrictions apply.
Terms and Conditions: COPAXONE Co-pay Solutions® is open to both new and existing patients who are residents of the US or Puerto Rico and who have private insurance coverage. The offer is not valid for patients covered in whole or in part by Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, or any other federal or state government pharmaceutical assistance plan or program (regardless of whether a specific prescription is covered), or by private health benefit programs that reimburse for the entire cost of prescription drugs. Use of this offer must be consistent with the terms of any drug benefit provided by a health insurer, health plan, or private third-party payor. This offer is void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. No additional purchase is required. This offer is valid only at participating pharmacies and may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. This program is not health insurance.
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