Orencia Questions

I am wondering, for those of us on Orencia - how many are doing the infusion every 4 weeks & how?

... many are doing the weekly self-administered injection? I just started the injections this week & have been somewhat surprised to see, not just on this site, but overall, that there are many ...

Posted 11 days ago • 0 answers •

Orencia - I administered my first Injection of Oriecia on Tuesday. I wanted to share my reaction?

... with you to see if anyone has had a similar experience. About 30-60 min after the inj, I began itching-taken care of quickly with 10 mg of Prednisone. For approx the following 5-7 hours, I felt ...

Posted 11 days ago • 0 answers • 1 star

Any experience with Orencia aggravating existing Diverticulitis?

I have Diverticulitis infection flares when I use Orencia. Is there any known solution for this issue?

Posted 29 Feb 2012 • 0 answers •

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 ...

Posted 1 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Discomfort during infusion?

I have had two orencia infusions so far and during the second one I started to feel really uncomfortable and almost felt like I was going to pass out. I also felt quite nauseous. Has anyone else ...

Posted 24 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Anyone ever get a body rash being on Orencia?

Anyone else ever had this problem?

Posted 14 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been given this by naturopath, but don't know if it interacts with my extensive list of meds?

I am taking Prednisone, Orencia (IV med), percocet, depakote, norvasc, toprol xl, vistaril, provigil, gabapentin, methotrexate, dexilant

Posted 4 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Does orencia cause back pain?

Posted 7 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

What is the typical relief time for patients using Orencia?

i have been taking Orencia for 3.5 months and have yet to have seen relief. I get an infusion every 4weeks.

Posted 21 Mar 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Is Orencia contradicted in people with CHF?

Posted 16 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Orencia - I have to skip a month because I have a cold?

Will Orencia remain in my system until the next infusion?

Posted 13 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

If you miss a couple of Orencia treatments, can you resume 2 months later without any problems?

Please help me with this, I missed the treatments due to Medical Group denied physician request, for the infusion to be performed at the doctors office. I have been waiting for the appeal ...

Posted 29 Oct 2010 • 3 answers •

Has anyone using orencia experienced skin sensitivity? I have had the three initial infusions and?

... my skin is warm to the touch and painful when certain clothing is on. I know skin sensitivity is a side effect but will this go away? I am able to move better since starting Orencia but I ...

Posted 11 Sep 2010 • 3 answers •

Orencia side effects?

I had my 1st inf. last Thurs. (today is Mon.) and I haven't felt well since. I thought it would pass, but I continue to feel worse as time goes by. I am also a transplant patient (bile duct) and ...

Posted 13 Jul 2010 • 3 answers •

What is the cost for this medication, on the first two treatments?

My wife was on the Orencia treatment while we were in Salem Illinois and now that we have returned to California, our insurance does not cover the Orencia, but does offer the Rituxan.

Posted 14 Apr 2010 • 3 answers •