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What is glatiramer?
Generic Name:
glatiramer
Other Brand Names:
Copaxone
Glatiramer is a combination of four amino acids (proteins) that affect the immune system.
Glatiramer is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) and to prevent relapse of MS.
This medication will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often.
Glatiramer may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking glatiramer?
What is the most important information I should know about glatiramer?
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- May 15, 2007
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- Jun 02, 2007
I don't know much about Cataracts, so forgive my ignorance. My eye doctor just informed ...
Fibromyalgia and Infertility - Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
- Jul 17, 2008
I’m 25 and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 4 years ago. After many years of adding things u...
The use of Tykerb - Breast Cancer Community
- Apr 27, 2007
Have any of you had Tykerb for chemo following your dx of BC? I am wondering about results...
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- May 14, 2007
I HAD MY LAST PERIOD ON 4/1/07, I HAD SOME VERY LIGHT BLEEDING AND SOME DARKISH DISCHARGE T...
Teva may have some competition - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Sep 18, 2009
Mylan a big maker of generics like Teva has teamed up with Natco an Indian Pharmaceutical, ...
ms - Neurology Community
- Jul 21, 2008
I have ms and lately my rt side has been driving me crazy. I cannot sleep It feels like on...
MS: Is it safe to get Hepatitis B vaccine while on beta interferon? - Neurology Expert Forum
- Jul 23, 2006
Hi, Is it safe to get the Hepatitis B vaccine if I've MS and on beta interferon therapy?...
MEDICATION FOR MS - RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS? - Neurology Community
- May 03, 2008
Has anyone had any relief from medication for their MS. I am not sure what is available as ...
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