How long does it take for copaxone (glatiramer) to reach full potential for ms?

?6 months: When first on the market, there seemed to be some concern that it might take up to 6 months prior to the full effect of copaxone (glatiramer). More recent data suggests potency is present within the first few days, and likely is working well within the first few months. If the disease remains quite active, in spite of useage for 3 months, best to check with a neurologist about finding a more potent agent.

Variable.: Local injection site pain may last a few minutes, unless the area becomes infected or swollen. Dimpling in the injection site, lipoatrophy, occurs in up to 60% of patients, and may be permanent. Brief injection rxtns associated with chest pain, flushing, sweating, etc, are rare and benign and last about 15 min. Hypertension may occur, and, if so, may be permanent.

Varies: It can take between 3 and 6 months to become fully effective.