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(also known as Glatiramer)
Glatiramer acetate is used in the treatment of the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medicine will not cure MS, but may extend the time between relapses.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Common Brand Names:
Copaxone
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 874 |
74% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 |
100% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 75% (883
Members)
find Copaxone helpful
Copaxone Reviews
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the side effects are much more tolerable than the interferon.
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it works for the most part (but to be honest, until recently I have not taken it every day like I should). I am getting better with it now that I understand the severety of taking it.
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It seems to be working, I have another MRI in June to see. Hopefully there are no more lesions.
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no side affects so far
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it never worked for me
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No problems at the moment - feeling much better than when I was on Rebif! Long may it continue!
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I had to stop all injections because they caused spasms
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Started 12/15/07 so far so good. first heat, then inject, then benedryl cream, then ice. Having good results.
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I go threw phases,I get frustrated with doing shots everyday, but, Ive been good this month..
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Seems to be working fine. No side effects. Minimal pain at injection site, some burning afterwards.
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works well
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I havent had much problem with it and in the last 2 yrs my MRIs havent had much change if any at all , on occasion i have a BAD reaction to the shot ( i swear i hit a vien ) they say NO but i go to sleep after wake up ok i do get sore from the injection sites and often want to quit
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another one that made me too i'll
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sucks taking a needle everyday, but i like walking more, burns at 1st, then next 2 days the site itches, pia
Working / Worked
currently using-occassional reaction-gone in fifteen minutes
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Discussions
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Copaxone
Well I guess I won't be taking the word of 'my Neurologist anymore or google I was very wary of Copaxone but desperation crept in & I tried it on ... [More] -
Copaxone
Not only was I struggling for a breath near 24 hours the lumps are all still as bad as ever my legs the worst I tried everything but nothing stopped t... [More] -
COPAXONE
Ok found it...This is from the perscribing information sheets that come straight from Teva in copaxone shipments. I will try to type this in here. ... [More] -
Copaxone
I took Copaxone before I had to switch to Rebif, but, I took it at around 8:00pm. Besides the pain at the injection site, I never experienced flu-lik... [More] -
Copaxone?
Hiya Jeremy. I only just started using it myself, this is my 2nd week. Unlike Fiesty, for every injection I have something similar to a wasp sting tha... [More]
