251 patient evaluations for Glatiramer acetate

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May 26, 2018 (Started Jun 18, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (shivering, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), hair loss)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg 3 times a week
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: hirsutism (excessive hair growth), hair loss
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 4, 2018 (Started Sep 25, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (injection site reaction)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg 3 times a week
Side effects: injection site reaction

Nov 14, 2016 (Started Sep 25, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (injection site reaction)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: Use Shared Solutions injection reminders to help. Use a calendar to remember.
Side effects: injection site reaction

Dec 15, 2013 (Started Sep 25, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (injection site reaction)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Side effects: injection site reaction

Feb 26, 2011 (Started Sep 25, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (injection site reaction)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Side effects: injection site reaction
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 15, 2017 (Started Jun 09, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (injection site bumps)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: I feel like I have more energy since starting the Copaxone injections. Since going on Medicare with a Part D supplement, my out- of-pocket has gone from $0 to an average of $500/month.
Cost: $200+ monthly

Dec 12, 2016 (Started Jun 09, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (injection site bumps)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg 3 times a week
Advice & Tips: I'm not sure yet how effective Copaxone is in reducing exacerbations, I've only taken it for 6 months.  But an unexpected positive is that I have noticed my energy level has improved - even early on in the summer (when I usually slow down a lot due to the heat), I felt an increased energy.  
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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