What is Glatiramer acetate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Glatiramer acetateBrand:
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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How do members experience Glatiramer acetate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 20,471 | 3,082 | |
| General health | 71 | 50 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 51 | 20 | |
| Fatigue | 28 | 17 | |
| Pain | 11 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site pain | 345 | |
| Injection site itching | 292 | |
| Lumps and bumps | 278 | |
| Bruising | 158 | |
| Itching | 98 | |
| Injection site swelling | 82 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 300 | |
| Moderate | 502 | |
| Mild | 1,399 | |
| None | 924 |
Member evaluations
jangrilah
evaluated on Sep 04, 2024
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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jmhnm
evaluated on Jul 01, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
PenguinChic26
evaluated on May 26, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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