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In lady patients with ms, should they stop taking copaxone (glatiramer) when trying to get pregnant?

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PERTAINENT QUESTION: Likely, Copaxone (glatiramer) safe, as fda considers it a category b drug, but, usually, i suggest holding it for a while before conception, just to be extra cautious. Also, pregancy is clearly protective, and being off the Copaxone (glatiramer) is not risky then. After labor and delivery, i restart within 48 hrs, as we need to prevent post-partum relapses, which can occur about 6-8 weeks after baby arrives.

Answered 6/24/2014

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