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How long do side effects of copaxone (glatiramer) last?
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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.
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