Copaxone and Withdrawal syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Withdrawal syndrome 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 - 2 years also take Neurontin, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Withdrawal syndrome 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 Withdrawal syndrome?

Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance) is found to be associated with 1,003 drugs and 1,483 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Withdrawal syndrome.

On Jul, 12, 2026

56,345 people reported to have side effects when taking Copaxone.
Among them, 31 people (0.06%) have Withdrawal syndrome.

Could Copaxone cause Withdrawal syndrome?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Copaxone when they have Withdrawal syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Withdrawal syndrome when taking Copaxone? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Withdrawal syndrome when taking Copaxone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Copaxone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Withdrawal syndrome? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 19 people, 61.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 17 people, 54.84%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 17 people, 54.84%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 54.84%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 51.61%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 51.61%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 45.16%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 13 people, 41.94%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 12 people, 38.71%
Pain: 11 people, 35.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 29.03%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 7 people, 22.58%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 19.35%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 16.13%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 16.13%
Agoraphobia (extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places): 5 people, 16.13%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 12.90%
Itching: 3 people, 9.68%
Pain: 2 people, 6.45%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Copaxone:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Withdrawal syndrome:

Withdrawal syndrome (1,003 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Withdrawal syndrome:

Withdrawal syndrome (1,483 conditions)

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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