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Glatiramer acetate Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Copaxone
What is Glatiramer acetate? Glatiramer acetate combines four amino acids including L-alanine, L-glutamic acid, L-lysine and L-tyrosine. It is used for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) to reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. It is administered as a subcutaneous injection.
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Reasons taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Glatiramer acetate.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 | 50% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Glatiramer acetate.
| 20 mg daily | ||
|---|---|---|
1
|
||
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Glatiramer acetate or how long patients were taking Glatiramer acetate before stopping.
Currently Taking Glatiramer acetate
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Stopped Taking Glatiramer acetate
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |  |
Report created on November 07, 2009.