Reason to start glatiramer acetate | Overall n = 145 (%) | Naïve n = 92 (%) | Switchers n = 53 (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Avoid flu–like syndrome / side effect profile | 48 | 33 (36) | 15 (28) |
Depression / fatigue / cognitive problems | 37 | 29 (31) | 8 (15) |
Comorbidities | 13 | 4 (4) | 9 (17) |
Low disease activity | 11 | 7 (8) | 4 (8) |
Pregnancy planning | 10 | 6 (7) | 4 (8) |
JCV+ status | 8 | 1 (1) | 7 (13) |
Patient’s choice | 7 | 7 (8) | 0 |
Others | 11 | 5 (5) | 6 (11) |