Reviewer: ridenslide, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have tried numerous Biologics and finally went on Orencia. Finally at the 7 mo mark it started to work, however my doc had just switched me to Acterma infusions. I was on the infusions for5 months and was having horrible night sweats and not sleeping, so switched back to Orencia. After about 2 months I was able to back off the methypred and no longer taking. I do have pain but it is better. ... Show Full Comment

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I have tried numerous Biologics and finally went on Orencia. Finally at the 7 mo mark it started to work, however my doc had just switched me to Acterma infusions. I was on the infusions for5 months and was having horrible night sweats and not sleeping, so switched back to Orencia. After about 2 months I was able to back off the methypred and no longer taking. I do have pain but it is better. I had no side affects to this med.
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Reviewer: NurseTLC, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I like that it helps prevent flare ups but I don't like feeling sick alot

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I like that it helps prevent flare ups but I don't like feeling sick alot
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Orencia took about 7 months to start working and I had to go off Humira for a month before so I was really struggling then one day BOOM! I felt amazing. My kankles turned to ankles and my overall health started to improve. I have not experienced any side effects (that I'm aware of as you may know having RA can make you less in tune with your body but nothing major)

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Orencia took about 7 months to start working and I had to go off Humira for a month before so I was really struggling then one day BOOM! I felt amazing. My kankles turned to ankles and my overall health started to improve. I have not experienced any side effects (that I'm aware of as you may know having RA can make you less in tune with your body but nothing major)
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Have been on Orencia since Oct 2014 and do not find it that effective. After having injection within 3-4 days I am hurting. Since starting this drug, I have lost 15-18 lbs which I am not happy about. Humira had worked great until I had bleeding from the bowels and my Dr. switched me to Oencia. She is going to add methotrexate to see if that will help boost the med. Actemra had also been good unti ... Show Full Comment

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Have been on Orencia since Oct 2014 and do not find it that effective. After having injection within 3-4 days I am hurting. Since starting this drug, I have lost 15-18 lbs which I am not happy about. Humira had worked great until I had bleeding from the bowels and my Dr. switched me to Oencia. She is going to add methotrexate to see if that will help boost the med. Actemra had also been good until it started to affect my blood work. Suppose next step will be onto another one. I don't think I'll try remicaid as my daughter had been taking it for her crohn's and ended up with drug enduced Lupis.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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BETTER THAN NOTHING, BUT NOT GREAT

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BETTER THAN NOTHING, BUT NOT GREAT
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