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Copaxone

Glatiramer Acetate

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3.3  Effectiveness
6.6  Side Effects
4.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 10 Copaxone side effects and 4 Copaxone benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Copaxone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.8% 7.7% 61.5% 19.2% 7.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 14.8% 18.5% 48.1% 11.1% 7.4%
Blood Pressure 3.8% 3.8% 80.8% 7.7% 3.8%
Breathing 0% 7.7% 76.9% 7.7% 7.7%
Confidence 3.7% 11.1% 63% 18.5% 3.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.7% 29.6% 48.1% 11.1% 7.4%
Digestion 7.7% 0% 69.2% 15.4% 7.7%
Emotional Well-being 0% 23.1% 65.4% 7.7% 3.8%
Energy 3.8% 15.4% 50% 19.2% 11.5%
Eyesight 0% 11.5% 69.2% 15.4% 3.8%
Memory 0% 40.7% 40.7% 14.8% 3.7%
Mental Clarity 3.8% 19.2% 65.4% 7.7% 3.8%
Pain 0% 23.1% 61.5% 11.5% 3.8%
Patience 3.8% 11.5% 73.1% 7.7% 3.8%
Sexual Health 3.8% 3.8% 80.8% 7.7% 3.8%
Skin Complexion 0% 3.8% 80.8% 7.7% 7.7%
Sleep 3.8% 15.4% 65.4% 7.7% 7.7%
Stress Level 0% 25.9% 59.3% 11.1% 3.7%
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Commonly Reported Copaxone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 59.3% 18.5% 3.7% 11.1% 7.4%
Anxiety 66.7% 11.1% 18.5% 0% 3.7%
Appetite Loss 70.4% 7.4% 14.8% 3.7% 3.7%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 44.4% 14.8% 22.2% 14.8% 3.7%
Blurred Vision 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Cough 84.6% 3.8% 3.8% 7.7% 0%
Depression 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Dizziness 76.9% 3.8% 15.4% 0% 3.8%
Drowsiness 40% 40% 0% 20% 0%
Fatigue 55.6% 7.4% 18.5% 7.4% 11.1%
Fever 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 80.8% 7.7% 7.7% 3.8% 0%
Gas 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Headache 61.5% 7.7% 19.2% 3.8% 7.7%
Insomnia 53.8% 23.1% 19.2% 0% 3.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Muscle / Joint Pain 53.8% 19.2% 19.2% 3.8% 3.8%
Muscle Cramping 40% 0% 40% 0% 20%
Nausea 80.8% 7.7% 3.8% 0% 7.7%
Sensitivity to Light 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 81.8% 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 0%
Stomach Ache 40% 20% 0% 20% 20%
Yeast Infection 80.8% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 3.8%
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Less Commonly Reported Copaxone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Back Pain 72.7% 4.5% 9.1% 9.1% 4.5%
Blurred Vision 71.4% 19% 4.8% 0% 4.8%
Change in Weight 76.9% 3.8% 3.8% 7.7% 7.7%
Chest Pain 77.8% 11.1% 3.7% 7.4% 0%
Chills 84.6% 3.8% 11.5% 0% 0%
Confusion 57.1% 23.8% 14.3% 0% 4.8%
Dark / Tarry Stools 92.3% 3.8% 3.8% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 90.5% 9.5% 0% 0% 0%
Earache 84.6% 11.5% 3.8% 0% 0%
Fainting 88.5% 0% 7.7% 3.8% 0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin 73.1% 0% 23.1% 3.8% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 85.7% 9.5% 0% 0% 4.8%
Suicidal Tendencies 88.5% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 3.8%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 46.2% 23.1% 19.2% 0% 11.5%
Vomiting 92.3% 0% 0% 7.7% 0%
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Episodes since taking Copaxone
Since taking Copaxone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 16.3%
Hospitalization 6.1%
Seizure 2%
Stroke 2%
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User Comments about Copaxone
11 Dec 2016 copaxone has hindered the advancement of the ms. my relapses are very small incidents.
   —Posted by Roxanne
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10 Dec 2016 In April of this year, my hair feel out every where on my body. Just by touching it. I am now bald. My hair is slowly trying to grow on my head. Before it fell out, it was normal for me to lose a little bit. But like all of it within a few days.
   —Posted by Phyllis from PA
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02 Dec 2016 I have done better on Copaxone, having less problems, than my previous medication
   —Posted by Anonymous
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01 Dec 2016 injection site burns for about 10 minutes, but then goes away.
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29 Nov 2016 I was scared of needles until I started using the autoject. So simple to use and you don't see the needle until you throw it in a sharps container. 3xs a week is much easier than 7 times a week. Thank God there's financial help available.
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