Fasenra User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Suzi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2021

For Asthma "I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have finally found the one treatment that has completely changed my life. I was a severe asthmatic, on several medications, inhalers, doing nebulizer treatment several times a day, always coughing, choking, couldn't be outside in the cold because my lungs would tighten. I couldn't exercise because I couldn't get a full breath. Constantly being put on steroids to get my asthma under control, life was miserable. Just trying to breathe was taking all the joy I had left in life. Then I saw a commercial for dupixent, I asked the pulmonologist about it, and he suggested we try Fasenra. The skies opened up and Fasenra was the miracle I hadn't even dared to dream about! I am no longer on ANY other treatments for Asthma, no meds, no inhalers, no nebulizers, no choking, no coughing, no wheezing, I can even be around things that triggered my asthma, and it's just amazing, nothing happens! I never knew nothing could be this wonderful!!!!"

• russo
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2021

For Asthma "I have had 3 doses of Fasenra and the results on my lung function were amazing. I had high blood oxygen, high exertion capacity- it was a miracle. I then had a Transient ischemic attack (TIA)-(a known Fasenra potential side effect) which has symptoms very much like having a stroke. It passed but was scary. I sought medical attention by going to an Emergency Room and all the imaging of my brain showed no bleeding, e.g. no stroke. I spoke to my pulmonologist about the episode, and he prescribed some blood work, to find out what my body is doing. Not sure if I will stay on Fasenra."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2023

For Asthma "I am in the UK and have eosinophilic asthma. After suffering for about 18 months and trying multiple drugs without success, I was diagnosed and started taking benralizumab (Fasenra) 4 months ago. Benralizumab provided instant relief within 24 hours. On the first night after the injection, I slept through the night for the first time in two years without waking up coughing and wheezing. Within 4 days, I was able to run 5km. The side effects were minor, including a brief rash after the first injection and feeling a bit tired for a few days after each injection. However, the relief I feel from being able to breathe normally makes the tiredness tolerable. I no longer cough nonstop and have no mucus. I can now live a normal life again. I used to have prednisone bursts about every 6-8 weeks, but I have not needed prednisone since starting benralizumab. I recently caught a cold, but it did not affect my asthma, which is a first for me. I highly recommend this drug to those with eosinophilic asthma."

• Payal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2021

For Asthma "On 19-10-2021 my wife took second dose of Fasenra after dose on date of 26-10-2021 She is having very bad pain in chest low hypertension ,giddinness and low in energy Before fesenra She is not having any symtoms"

• Asthma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

For Asthma "I used Fasenra for 4 doses. I developed a horrible rash that lasted for almost 3 weeks, I was in and out of the ER with all the usual treatments which worked for a hour or two and the rash returned. I was subsequently Medevacked to a larger city and intubated for over 3 days. I told my Pulmonologist it was this drug and he said there have been no reported cases. I was told by the Fasenra Pharmacist (at the company) who also said the same thing. The only thing that changed was the administration of Fasenra. I would not recommend the medication. It does seem that there are more side effects listed including rashes. I should have waited five more years."

• Donna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2023

For Asthma "I have had two doses of Fasenra now, same side effects as most people: fever, headache, and flu symptoms for the first day. After that, I felt great and could actually get on and do things. It's really good for me. It only lasts 3 weeks, and I start to feel breathless again and can feel when my eosinophils (eso) is getting high again. I am due my third one next week and ready for it now. I am getting a lot of aches in my body and cramps. I've never had these before taking this, so I know it is a side effect for me. Really painful feet, too, but I'm not sure if this is related. This has worked wonders for me and to stop the steroids is fantastic. I am not a drug user, even paracetamol I hate to take, so I was very reluctant to take this but have tried every medication they have now and no change for me. I am still supposed to take my other meds, but to be honest, I haven't as I feel this is working well and lowering my count for the first time in three years."

• Tanner
• November 10, 2023

For Asthma "Fasenra helped reduce the amount of asthma flares. Also, when I had flares, they didn't last as long as before Fasenra. I stopped the medication due to severe pain all over my body. I have taken Fasenra for almost a year. I wish I didn't have to stop it, but there's no other explanation for this pain."

• NisNis
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 22, 2021

For Asthma "I started Fasenra almost 12 months ago in December 2020. Before that I had several ER visits and was hospitalized all in three months and was wheezing for one full year nonstop every single day. Was unable to breath or climb a stair or walk a few steps. I was on ten medications including steroids and nebulizer and after Fasenra the wheezing is gone. But what is bothering me is the excessive sweating and heavy head/lethargic or excessive fatigue. I can get out of bed for only 6 hours per 24 hours. The rest of the time I feel lethargic/heavy head. So I’m totally confused. When I remember the wheezing Fasenra is a blessing but when I think of the condition I’m in and have no way of finding if it’s a side effect of Fasenra or the AstraZeneca corona vaccine or what. Will need more time to figure things out. But I do recommend Fasenra for nonstop wheezing. I wish others can comment on their fatigue and energy levels."

• Jude
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2024

For Asthma "It’s made a massive difference to my asthma. I have been having Benralizamub for just over a year and have not needed to receive emergency care or hospital inpatient care for that time. I have only had 2 exacerbations with chest infections which needed Prednisolone. I have taken so much Prednisolone prior to the prescribing of my injections that I have developed diabetes. I am so grateful to be able to breathe well and not need my rescue inhaler, nebulizer or 999 service anywhere near as much. I do have chronic fatigue, but don’t know if it’s related to my injections. It’s easy to self-inject and I keep my supply in my fridge and the reminder on Alexa and in my diary. I live in the UK (NHS provides all medical care) and my medicine is delivered to my home, no cost to myself, from the clinic in the city."

• EastC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2023

For Asthma "Fasenra manages my eosinophils very well. I still have occasional bouts, but the severe chest pain/tightness is gone. For me, the only side effect is generalized muscle and joint pain. Unfortunately, it is fairly severe."

• Avalon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2023

For Asthma "Age 64...family history of asthma....asthma events have increased and worsened over the last 10 years and was hospitalized in 2023. Testing identified eosinophilic asthma this year and I changed medication to Trelegy and Fasenra injections. My life has changed for the better. No ongoing chest infections (was getting one every 2-3 months) with multiple antibiotics and prednisolone. The one sinus infection I have had was milder and although it went to my chest, it didn't create bronchospasm with thick, hard-to-shift phlegm. Can't believe how much the combo of Trelegy puffer and Fasenra injection has changed my lung function for the better .....and no side effects from either medication. The injection was administered at Specialist rooms for the first 3 times to assess side effects, but now my husband administers at home every 8 weeks. Easy pen-style injection"

• Pete
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2024

For Asthma "Fasenra has been life changing. I had struggled with bronchitis-type symptoms for 15 years nonstop. I found a specialist who treated me with Fasenra, and from that point on, my quality of life has changed. Truly remarkable."

• Nora...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 27, 2023

For Asthma "Fasenra has changed my life. In my 20s, I was an endurance athlete (running & triathlon), however, in my late 20s/early 30s, I had to stop due to worsening asthma. I am almost 40 have been on Fasenra for about 1.5 years... I am now participating in these events again! I was able to cut my Advair dosage down from 500/50 twice a day to 100/50 once a day. I will say that I wish I could take the Fasenra every six weeks rather than every eight. As I can feel a reduction in efficiency starting at six weeks and do need my rescue inhaler more often for those two weeks before my next dose."

• Coffe...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 3, 2023

For Asthma "I absolutely love Fasenra. I was diagnosed with e-asthma in 2018 and have been taking Fasenra for just over 5 years now. After the first year, I was able to stop using my daily inhaler completely. Everything used to trigger my asthma, now it's just smoke inhalation (from fires). I went from using my rescue albuterol almost daily to using it - maybe - twice a year. The only side effect I have experienced was a headache right after taking the injection and the headaches stopped occurring after the first year. For the past 3 years, I have been using the auto-injector instead of going into an office. 2 years ago, I switched from 8 weeks to 6 weeks because it wasn't really lasting the full 8 weeks to begin with. This was confirmed with eosinophil levels slowly rising in blood work. Fasenra has been an absolute life saver. My family used to send me to urgent care at least once a month for severe asthma attacks and now I am free. I can actually breathe when I run and exercise!"

• smano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2021

For Asthma "I had my injection of Fasenra on 24th of March, after suffering for four years, with very high eosinophils, I was wheezing almost all the time, and was on prednisone every week or so. I am feeling at least 70% better, not taking any steroids, took my Ventolin, and Symbicort only 3 times since injection. My wheezing is cured by 80-90%. I was lethargic on first day of my injection, and am feeling constipated for last week or so, don't know if it is this the side effect of fasenra. Overall I hope that I would be completely normal within a month or two."

• Mari
• April 1, 2021

For Asthma "I have my 1st dose Fasenra 5 days ago on March 26th 2021. I went to my pulmonologist and she administrated the sample on me. I really hope it will work. After 2 years suffering with very high numbers of eosinophil I've been two or three times on hospital stay due to asthma attacks. My all organs started to be affected of eosinophilia I have. I have been with dupixent and nucala. Both of them helped me lowering the numbers, but made me so sick. I will share with you mine side effects from fasenra. I got headache and slight dizziness; muscle spasms and pain which almost are gone; chest tightness and throat pain. The only thing which is bothering me currently a lot is the mouth sore. it appeared after second day. I had that with all of previously biological injections, but did not expected after fasenra. I was not able to find that side effect listed for it. Also I did not see it on the review here. I truly will be appreciate if someone who got it after injection share with me."

• Cherie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 12, 2024

For Asthma "This is my third year taking Fasenra. Towards the end of last year, I started experiencing joint pain and stiffness in my wrists, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. I have had an excellent improvement in my overall quality of life before this. I am disappointed as I am active and run my farm; however, since experiencing joint pain, I need to take pain relief and some days prednisone."

• Sd243
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2023

For Asthma "I have been taking Fasenra for a year and a half. I suffered from terrible asthma having multiple attacks a day and through the night, was always wheezing, and was constantly on prednisone. The first dose of Fasenra made me tired and achy. I had hives on the bottom of my feet for a week or 2 after every shot for the first 6-8 months but I decided to continue. They went away and I haven’t had an asthma attack since the first week after the first shot. Stopped taking steroids and Singulair. I highly recommend it."

• sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 25, 2021

For Asthma "I started taking Fasenra in March 2021, and within few days my wheezing was gone, and now I am not taking any other medication like inhalers, steroids etc., side effects I felt are fatigue and constipation."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2021

For Asthma "I have no asthma for the first time in 45 years. I no longer take any other kind of asthma medicine. It is a wonderful medicine. I go to a clinic to have the injections once every other month now. NO pain , very easy. I no longer use an inhaled steroidal medicine which I'm very happy about. Thank you for this."

• Julia
• October 13, 2022

For Asthma "I have started this self injectable about a year ago. Nature girl at heart did not want this nuclear option but now cant imagine life with out it. Changed my life from steroids and non stop coughing, not being able to walk or exercise for past 8 years to being able to do all of it. Doing Pilates. Did notice on week 5 starting to feel some symptoms chest feels tight but no coughing or shortness of breath. I don't ever want to go back to inhalers as they did not work at all anyway so hope Fasenra is not going to have some unknown long term side effect because basically there is currently no other method of controlling eosinophilia ."

• Geezz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2021

For Asthma "Hey everybody, well I just started taking Fasenra June 2021. I have really bad acting up asthma and sinus.. It's crazy, my next shot is July 27 and pray it does for me like it does y'all, because so far I don't see any changes...smh.... thanks for listening ."

• Asthm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2023

For Asthma "It has been a life-changing experience. I had been having multiple ER visits per year due to asthma attacks that were neither prevented by the montelukast and Incruse Ellipta, nor controlled by the rescue inhaler. Last year, I was in hospital for a week with a blood oxygen saturation that would not rise above 90%, at the end of which my regular pulmonologist prescribed Fasenra, and the patient advocate in her office assisted me with the AZ&Me co-pay waiver program to allow me to afford the drug. That was about 16 months ago, and I have not had a single severe asthma episode since beginning the treatment."

• Fay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2022

For Asthma "I have severe asthma. By last Christmas I had 2 shots of Fasenra. The positive is that it made my life better. The negative is I will run a high fever every 3 days in the beginning and it decreases to every 2 weeks. With this fever I have horrendous body pain and am wheelchair bound I don't like it but will have to stop it because this is not a life."

• John...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2022

For Asthma "I took my first dose about 3 weeks ago and the medicine really has made my asthma almost non-existent. I started having side effects of swollen lips and numbness in my lips 8 days in, I've been through a round of Prednisone and hoping there's sides effects wear off soon. Great medicine and I can smell for the first time in years but the side effects were terrible for me."