FDA warns of anaphylaxis risk with MS drug glatiramer acetate, reporting 82 severe cases since 1996.

The FDA has added a warning about the risk of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, associated with the MS drug glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa). Since 1996, 82 cases of anaphylaxis have been reported, some requiring hospitalization or leading to death. The FDA advises immediate medical attention if symptoms occur, and healthcare providers are urged to educate patients on these risks.

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