This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Copaxone (Glatiramer) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (1366)
Death (44)
Life Threatening Events (40)
Disability (16)
Reports by Reaction Type
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (136),
Dyspnoea (107),
Urticaria (69),
Injection Site Pain (52),
Convulsion (51),
Nausea (48),
Injection Site Reaction (46),
Flushing (44),
Chest Pain (42),
Immediate Post-Injection Reaction (41),
Erythema (39),
Chest Discomfort (39)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Copaxone (Glatiramer). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Central Nervous System Infection, Fall
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Congenital Heart Valve Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Flushing, Dyspnoea, Feeling Hot
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Hepatic Enzyme Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Gilenya
Indication: Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2011-10-14
Possible Copaxone side effects in 61 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 61 year old male
Reactions: Pruritus, Dyspnoea, Vision Blurred, Throat Tightness, Hyperhidrosis, Feeling Abnormal
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Injury Associated With Device
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Staphylococcal Infection, Ear Infection, Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Leukaemia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Other drugs received by patient: Lyrica; Colace; Citrucel; Glycolax; Zocor; Prozac; Oxytriol Patch; Vicodin
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: female
Reactions: Bedridden, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a physician on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Soft Tissue Injury
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Flushing, Back Pain, Dizziness, Tremor
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Urinary Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Homicide, Fatigue, Psychotic Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Other drugs received by patient: Viagra; Tramadol HCL; Hydrocodone; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Amantadine HCL; Toradol
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Smear Cervix Abnormal
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased, Malaise, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Knee Arthroplasty
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Injection Site Swelling
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Injection Site Necrosis, Lymphadenitis, Urticaria, Erythema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Wound, Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in 41 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 41 year old male
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Feeling Hot, Nervous System Disorder, Erythema
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Furuncle, Feeling Hot, Abscess Limb
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: LIP Swelling, Pruritus, Urticaria, Oedema Peripheral, Eye Swelling, Swollen Tongue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Other drugs received by patient: Benicar; Lexapro
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Dyspnoea, Throat Tightness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Urticaria
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug: Levothyroxine Sodium
Dosage: 150 microgram daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Other drugs received by patient: Exedrin; Combivent; Naproxen Sodium; Fish OIL; Benzonatate; Calcium Plus Vitamin D; Neurontin; Effexor; Baclofen; Tramadol HCL
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Lymphadenopathy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Other drugs received by patient: Flexeril; Valium; Wellbutrin; Acyclovir; Ultram; Nasonex; Norco; Hydrochlorothiazide; Prozac; Zantac
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Pain in Extremity, Bladder Dysfunction, Muscular Weakness, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
Possible Copaxone side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Multiple Sclerosis Relapse
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Copaxone
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