Copaxone

About Copaxone (Prescription Drug)

Copaxone®, a brand name of 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. Read more

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sarahbellum's Copaxone History (Ongoing)
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)
20 mg Daily Aug 07, 2009 - Sep 15, 2011
20 mg Every other day Sep 15, 2011 - Oct 15, 2013
20 mg 3 times a week Sep 02, 2014 - Last Update
Stopped Other Oct 2013

sarahbellum's Copaxone is for…

  • Multiple sclerosis

sarahbellum has not reported any side effects for Copaxone.

Evaluations

Oct 15, 2013

Dosage
20 mg Every other day
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Advice & Tips
Just could not inject anymore
Cost
$25-49 monthly

Jan 17, 2011

Dosage
20 mg Daily
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Cost
$25-49 monthly

Sep 19, 2009

Dosage
20 mg Daily
  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips
I was WAY more anxious about the injections than I needed to be! No big deal at all so far
Cost
$25-49 monthly