197 patient evaluations for Copaxone

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Sep 25, 2009 (Started Jul 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (redness, lumps and bumps, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
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
Side effects: redness, lumps and bumps, injection site itching
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Sep 21, 2009 (Started May 26, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Had an MRI after a minor relapse, showed some new lesions, but I haven't really had many problems with the MS. Will re-check in 6 months.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: pain

Dec 28, 2008 (Started May 26, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: My last MRI showed significant improvement, all lesions had gotten smaller, one was gone. My neuropathy pain has improved as well. No relapses since last February (Started Copaxone the end of May).
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: pain

Sep 22, 2008 (Started May 26, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: There is a slight burn or sting for about 10 mins after injection. I find giving it in the stomach, thighs, and hips the best. I no longer use my arms because it seemed to sting more there.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: pain
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Jan 10, 2005 (Started Dec 10, 2001)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (injection site reaction, injection site itching, allergies)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 100 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: slowly getting bad flue symtoms, alergy/
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: injection site reaction, injection site itching, allergies
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Aug 17, 2009 (Started Dec 18, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
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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Aug 14, 2008 (Started Dec 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: Please keep your needles clean/sterile. Always, follow the directions. And to close for now, remember God loves U, you are not being punished. God Bless all of you
Cost: $200+ monthly
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Jul 6, 2009 (Started Aug 15, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (depressed mood, bruising, muscle stiffness, injection site pain, sickness, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: always take it at the same time every nite
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: injection site pain, injection site itching, bruising, muscle stiffness, sickness, depressed mood
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Jul 5, 2009 (Started Feb 15, 1998)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
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Jun 15, 2008 (Started Sep 07, 2003)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for General health)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (bruising, redness, lumps and bumps, injection site pain, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Advice & Tips: All drugs should be thought of as "temporary". Think about what it's doing to your liver, body and psyche. The long term effects of any drug needs to be considered dangerous! Ask any pharmacist about the effects of long term use. Transform your life and you won't need any drug. Or take Zrii, an amazing natural antiinflammatory, www.zzitup.com All the best. Jana
Side effects: redness, lumps and bumps, bruising, injection site pain, injection site itching
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 27, 2009 (Started Mar 08, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (bruising, injection site reaction, redness, lumps and bumps, injection site pain, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I pray that others can AFFORD it. To help with the injection site side effects, one can hot pack the site for 5 minutes before injecting, and inject slowly (over at least 10 seconds). You can also massage the injection site ONE DAY later, to assist with dissolving the lump. DON"T massage the injection site after you inject, not before a day has past. Good Luck!
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: injection site reaction, redness, lumps and bumps, injection site itching, bruising, injection site pain
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Jun 26, 2009 (Started Mar 27, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (redness, lumps and bumps, injection site itching)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Side effects: redness, lumps and bumps, injection site itching
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