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Reviewer: Stacey, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Started with my first doses in August. I didn't have any side effects except for a metallic taste in my mouth for a few days and being really tired and run down, more then usual, for the first 48 hours after the infusion. After this past I felt wonderful. I was able to reduce and almost stop my pain medication and after seeing my doctor she stated my test results were so promising that she
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Reviewer: Lia2020, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I began Benlysta in May 2011 and on August 31, 2011 I was told that I'm in remission. I have never been in remission and I was diagnoised in 1999.
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Reviewer: Jack, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have received my second infusion. Both have brought severe flares such as I have not had for two years. Joints ache, stuffy sinuses and severe headache are also present. I'm so tired, that I have slept off and on between bouts of pain.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It is so easy to do. I have not had any side affects. Very happy with this medication.
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