Copaxone and Psychiatric symptom - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psychiatric symptom is reported as a side effect among people who take Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Belsomra, and have Fatigue.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psychiatric symptom 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 Psychiatric symptom?

Psychiatric symptom is found to be associated with 639 drugs and 756 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psychiatric symptom.

On Aug, 11, 2026

56,345 people reported to have side effects when taking Copaxone.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Psychiatric symptom.

Could Copaxone cause Psychiatric symptom?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Copaxone when they have Psychiatric symptom? *

What is the gender of people who have Psychiatric symptom when taking Copaxone? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Psychiatric symptom when taking Copaxone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Copaxone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Psychiatric symptom? *

Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 27.27%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 18.18%
Rebound Effect (take-back effect): 2 people, 18.18%
Confusional State: 2 people, 18.18%
Injection Site Bruising: 2 people, 18.18%
Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 2 people, 18.18%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 18.18%
Injection Site Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Visual Impairment: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 9.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 .
Moftah NH, Kamel AM, Attia HM, El-Baz MZ, El–Moty HM, "Skin diseases in patients with primary psychiatric conditions: a hospital based study", Journal of epidemiology and global health, 2013 Sep .
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 .
Moftah NH, Kamel AM, Attia HM, El-Baz MZ, El–Moty HM, "Skin diseases in patients with primary psychiatric conditions: a hospital based study", Journal of epidemiology and global health, 2013 Sep .

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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