Copaxone and Immune system disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Immune system disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Avonex, and have Gait disturbance.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Immune system disorder when taking Copaxone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56,345 people who have side effects when taking Copaxone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Copaxone?

Copaxone has active ingredients of glatiramer acetate. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 56,931 Copaxone users. Check the latest studies of Copaxone.

What is Immune system disorder?

Immune system disorder is found to be associated with 905 drugs and 1,038 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Immune system disorder.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

56,345 people reported to have side effects when taking Copaxone.
Among them, 54 people (0.1%) have Immune system disorder.

Could Copaxone cause Immune system disorder?

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Copaxone when they have Immune system disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Immune system disorder when taking Copaxone? *

female: 80.77 %
male: 19.23 %

What is the age of people who have Immune system disorder when taking Copaxone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Copaxone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Immune system disorder? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 10 people, 18.52%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 16.67%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 12.96%
Memory Loss: 6 people, 11.11%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 11.11%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 11.11%
Fever: 5 people, 9.26%
Feeling Abnormal: 5 people, 9.26%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 5 people, 9.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 9.26%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 3.70%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 1.85%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 1.85%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 1.85%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 1 person, 1.85%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 1 person, 1.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Michaud CJ, Bockheim HM, Nabeel M, Daum TE, "Diagnosis of Exclusion: A Case Report of Probable Glatiramer Acetate-Induced Eosinophilic Myocarditis", Case reports in neurological medicine, 2014 Jul .
Michaud CJ, Bockheim HM, Nabeel M, Daum TE, "Diagnosis of Exclusion: A Case Report of Probable Glatiramer Acetate-Induced Eosinophilic Myocarditis", Case reports in neurological medicine, 2014 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on glatiramer acetate (the active ingredients of Copaxone) and Copaxone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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