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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) | 1076 |
74% |
| Depression | 3 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (1088
Members)
find Copaxone helpful
Copaxone Reviews
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since the start...aug.2000 my relapse's have dropped way down.
Working / Worked
I take copaxone currently. I think it works as I have not had a relapse since using it. I do not like the site
reactions as i get lumps and itching from the injections.
reactions as i get lumps and itching from the injections.
Working / Worked
I believe it has helped to retard the progression of the disease. When I first started taking it I noticed a mild shortness of breath that lasted 20 minutes or so after the injection. The only side effect I have now is occasionally I experience a slight irritation at the injection site.
Working / Worked
5 yrs ?????
Working / Worked
Ahhhhhhh.....To sleep 8hrs. again! Wonderful!!! I hardly have to make the bed when I wake...no movement!
Working / Worked
to some degree
Working / Worked
Seems to be working. I've been on it for 9yrs. No side effects.
Working / Worked
Has worked very well except for one very alarming post injection reaction which was yesterday now am to scared to take my next shot haha
Working / Worked
I still have site reactions but for the most part no major complaints
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Long-Term Study With COPAXONE(R) Indicated Protect
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148146.php Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 29... [More] -
History of Copaxone.
From the Nuerology Now Sept/Oct Edition Q: Why is Glatiramer Acetate therapies prescribed for multiple sclerosis (MS)? According to Cochrane Collab... [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?
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]
