Orencia Questions

What are the new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Has anyone else experienced extreme depression since taking orencia?

I have been on drug since it first came out. has helped rheumatoid arthritis but I have been suffering from extreme depression with no reason in my life to have this since I am otherwise healthy, have a long 30+ year marriage, no money problems, etc. But find it hard to get excited about anything... read more

Orencia - How long until you feel relief?

My mother, 65, who has extreme rheumatoid since 35, just had her 9th infusion yesterday. She has felt little to no relief up to this point. The doctor says it sometimes takes up to 6 or 7 months before the patient feels relief. Has anyone taking Orencia felt the bulk of their relief after the 9th... read more

Have any long time users stopped taking Orencia ?

I am asking for my mother, age-91. She has been taking Orencia for about 4-years and claims it is no longer working well. She wants to discontinue medication. Please advise.

Are there steroids in Orencia? Does Orencia cause weight gain?