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33 patient evaluations for Glatiramer acetate taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Dec 15, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 29, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 29, 2010
Advice & Tips
I personally had a headache every single day for almost 6 months and it was getting really old on top of having MS. I had angioplasty of my right jugular and my azygous vein in June and I have had a major improvement in my symptoms.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Mar 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 22, 2010   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
May 12, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Depression with anxiety, Weight gain
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  • dbrister
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 8 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: mild
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 24, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 11, 2010 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 29, 2009 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Oral herpes symptoms
Date
Mar 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was one of the patients that experienced one of the extremely rare side-effects. It wasn't anything life threatening, but it was something that I had NEVER experienced before and decided that it wasn't worth it to continue accepting this risk as a side-effect of the Copaxone.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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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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  • jms0522
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 4 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 26, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2010 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Injection site swelling, Injection site stinging, Injection site lumps
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Nov 24, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 30, 2009 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Injection site reaction
Date
Dec 30, 2009
Advice & Tips
Site reactions are awful for me, but I am sticking it out!!! The cost is wonderful ($0 for me) so I can't complain, and see no reason to deny a treatment that I don't even have to pay for. SS covers my monthly copay. Wish that everyone in need of the med could have that luxury.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Oct 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 04, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Hives (urticaria)
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  • BirdbrainN
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 27 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 25, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Redness, Lumps and bumps, Injection site itching
Date
Sep 25, 2009
Advice & Tips
Advice: At bedtime, I apply a cold pack before and after injecting the medication. It seems to lessen the side effects listed above. Even with the moderate side effects, Copaxone has been a Godsend.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Feb 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 01, 2009 20 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 15, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Depressed mood
Date
Aug 15, 2009
Advice & Tips
The chest pressure/ anxiety feeling for me was too much especially dosing daily
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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