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38 patient evaluations for Glatiramer acetate taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 10, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 17, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
I detailed the single reaction in the previous section
Date
Feb 17, 2010
Advice & Tips
Taking a daily injection is no different from taking a daily pill. There is a little more preparation, about 60 seconds, and there is often mild bleeding BUT NO PAIN and use of an ice pack deals with this easily. I travel a lot so have to carry my needles with me and sometimes am asked at security points or customs halls to show the letters I carry from my GP and neurologist. I have had 1 severe adverse reaction to Copaxone which apparently occurs very rarely in very few users. I did report this to PLM and it is on file. I would repeat that it is a rare occurance in very few users. What happened was that almost immediately after I injected I got really hot and flushed and fell to the floor with significant muscle pain, it lasted for 20 - 30 minutes and then passed by as though nothing had happened.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 10, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 04, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 25, 2008 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
needle fatigue, Injection site reaction, Injection site itching
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 26, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 25, 2009 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 26, 2010
Advice & Tips
It is keeping me from a wheel chair and relaspes.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
May 25, 2009
Advice & Tips
So far this has been the best treatment I have been taking. I have no side effects, other than occasional minor brusing at injection sites.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jun 12, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 02, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 11, 2009 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
I believe that Copaxone is an exellant choice for manageing your MS. I have little or no side effets. I have a problem with hot flashes because of my age and Copaxone tends to make me flush once in awhile but this only last minutes. I have the most trouble giving the injections in the thighs. I'm sorry but it hurts there!! My favorite spot would be in the stomach. NO Pain! Do yourself a favor and have a nurse from Shared Soulutions come out and train you, even if you think you don't need it. I had given my self Avonex for 12 year and thought I knew how to give myself shots. The Nurse was able to show me how to give myself shots in my arms with out any trouble. Shared solutions is a wonder full place to go to for help with just about anything!! My depression just about dissappeared when I switched to Copaxone. I still have depression when it's cloudy for a week or more so I take a little extra Vitamin D during that time. That seems to help.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Sep 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
Changing to Copaxone is the best move I ever made! the only side effects I have are the redness an slight swelling of the injection sight. This goes away in a few days. I have felt better since I started the Copaxone. I'm not nearly as tired or depressed as I was when I took Avonex. No more body aches or bad headaches. I take my injection after I shower each morning and then get on with my day. It's just part of getting dressed each day.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 19, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jan 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have not had any new lesions since starting on this medication. My doctor says that my relaspses have been psydo. I try to stay as stress free as possible. Stress brings on my "psydo" relaspes. They feel real to me, but there are no changes afterwards.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 18, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 17, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 17, 2009
Advice & Tips
this is a great treatment if you have alot of problems with your ms b/c this treatment works really good and I thank God for this treatment.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Feb 15, 1998)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 05, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Feb 27, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 21, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Injection site reaction, Redness, Lumps and bumps, Injection site itching, Injection site pain
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 05, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 17, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Injection site reaction, Redness, Lumps and bumps, Injection site itching
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  • DanielE
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 36 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 05, 2004)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 19, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Injection site reaction, Bruising, Injection site pain
Date
Mar 19, 2009
Advice & Tips
good product
Cost
$200+ monthly
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