Cimzia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2020

For Psoriatic Arthritis "My psoriasis flared and became the worse I have had in the 30 years I have had it. Also, I have had a significant increase in my lower back and hip pain. I have been having injections in my hips every two weeks."

• Doctor...
• January 29, 2018

For Psoriatic Arthritis "The first day I had an injection it was like a miracle cure! My psoriatic arthritis was almost non-existent. Unfortunately, the effects wore off after a few weeks and by the third month, it wasn't doing much of anything at all. Very disappointing - I'm back to the drawing board in finding something that will help."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Where do I start - started Cimzia after two other bios just didn’t work - it worked great in the beginning but keep getting issues with scalp sores and what appears to be reoccurring UTI symptoms without the UTI - I wouldn’t recommend this medication"

• SunnyTx
• October 18, 2017

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Finished 3 loading doses over past month, now on monthly maintenance. Psoriasis on hands/elbows/feet still bad and my pain from psoriatic arthritis still fairly bad, but I am more mobile tho it hurts to move. Tried methotrexate, Humira and Otezla in the past. Sick with a cold, we'll see how this treatment goes. Hoping for better results with more time."

• Nana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been on Humira since 2003 and would still be on it if my cost since going on Medicare did not skyrocket. I had my loading dose of Cimzia last Wednesday and was in ER on Friday. My blood pressure was extremely elevated and my heart rate gets to over 100 at times. I felt like I was going to pass out. All my tests came back normal so we are thinking it is Cimzia that is causing my issues. I am going to talk to my doctor but Cimzia does not seem like it is going to be a choice for me."

• Jen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2023

For Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis "I was on Cimzia for around 6 months, it worked almost immediately for axial spondyloarthritis. I developed side effects from about 3 months. I had persistent thrush in the mouth and throat which didn’t ease with treatment. I then developed psoriasis that caused blisters so bad on my feet that I couldn’t walk, it then progressed to cover my entire body causing me to lose most of my hair and resulting in having to shave my head. I am still left with psoriasis now. At the same time as the psoriasis started my lipase levels increased ten times the normal limit and I had acute pancreatitis. The medication worked perfectly for axial spondyloarthritis but the side effects were terrible."

• 4...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I read some reviews on the drug & wondered if it’s helpful how come some people remain on it 10 years. If there’s no inflammation, why stay on it if it suppresses the immune system this is what scares me with this drug. I am also taking methotrexate so I’m not sure which one is working. I was coughing up blood for over a week & called the doctor office who said cimzia has no side effects so I should call my primary care doctor to get evaluated. Has anyone experienced bleeding while on the medication, weight gain I know is one, and perhaps blurred vision not sure. I have found relief but like I said not sure which drug is responsible."

• Honest...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I took Cimzia injections once a month at the RA doctors infusion lab. Worked like a charm on the terrible joint pain in my hands and wrists, until by month 10 I started getting tiny red spots on my hands that eventually turned into what I thought was a rash. Two months after that first appearance of dots and 3 visits later to a dermatologist and biopsy on my palm, I’m told I have Palmar Pustular Psoriasis !!! My feet and hands are covered with painful blisters, broken skin, and cuts. It’s difficult to walk - have to wear medical gloves to do anything around the house that requires water or prepping food. Waiting to see what my options are after dermatologist consults with RA doc this week. Would not wish this on anyone!!!"

• Phil
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 17, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking Cimzia for about 18 months with no obvious side effects. I tried to lengthen the time of taking Cimzia, and when I reached taking it for one month, I had a flare-up which affected my whole body. So, I went back to injections once a fortnight, which brought things back under control. I use the pre-filled syringes and find them easy and painless to administer."

• Littl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2021

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I’ve tried Humira, symphoni aria, Remicade, and Concentrix. Remicade worked the best but it only lasted for about three weeks and I could only get the infusion every six weeks. Now my doctor has switched me to Cimzia. I’ve only had three doses but so far the result has been far less than I had hoped. My back pain has increased threefold and I’ve gained at least 6 pounds. I feel tired all the time. Some folks report it took up 12 weeks to feel better so I feel like I should give it some more time but at this point I wish I were back on the Remicade. At least I was getting relief for three weeks out of every six."

• Norway
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 11, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Have been on this alone and together with Metex after agreement with doctor. Worked very well for about 6 years. I could do a shot in the evening and the next day it was like I never had an illness. Unfortunately I had to stop using it when it did not work so good after 6 years. I had build up immunity toward it. On to the next one!"

• Cruser
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This medication does work as long as you can stay on it and not get off of it. Then, 3 months later, get back on it, and then get back off of it. Then, 3 months later, get back on it. This was all due to my insurance. Now when I do get my injections, I start having spasms in my legs, feet, and hands. These spasms last for up to 30 minutes at a time. I am woken up with them at least 4 to 5 times a night. It has helped me be able to move more pain-free during the day. I have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis). It does help with the joint pain and discomfort that comes with RA. I have to drive to another city to get my injections."

• Patient...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 20, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I think it helps. I was able to stop 4 other RA meds… duloxetine, meloxicam, and 2 others. Also down to a single opioid for pain. However, I’ve had varying stomach and intestinal distress which I forget to correlate to the Cimzia. I think overall it’s perfect for me. After 25 years since my diagnosis, I still have no visible or debilitating joint damage. It has continued to spread, from wrists to knee to shoulder and recently degenerative neck symptoms. But even with the fibromyalgia, my primary complaint remains pain, and so it’s been good. I hate shots, but I don’t even get a lot of bruising and soreness. Good drug. Very good drug, and Medicare Part B covers it. I’m on two shots every 28 days. I've been on it for about 6 years."

• Tamara
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 16, 2023

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Cimzia worked great for about nine months. It worked quickly in about three weeks. The pain that I had been suffering from for years virtually went away. I had been bedridden for most of 2022 and thought I would never get better. On Cimzia, I was able to drive, clean my house, and travel. Life was good again, until it stopped working two months ago. I will have to try a different biologic. The side effects on Cimzia were weight gain, especially around the belly, and tiredness a day after the injections."

• Wendy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 5, 2024

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA over 10 years ago. The inflammation was so severe, I had significant difficulty walking or completing daily tasks. I was on a barrage of medications for several years that were ineffective. My doctor recommended an injectable biologic, and we chose Cimzia as the treatment. Cimzia has been a lifesaver! Within a couple of months, my condition was reversed, and for the first time since being diagnosed, I was pain-free and able to start exercising and resume a normal life. I self-inject every 2 weeks and have had no side effects from the medication. Also, my blood work has been normal. It does take me a little longer than most individuals to recover from illnesses, infections, etc. as Cimzia is an immunosuppressive medication."

• Pros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2024

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've been taking Cimzia for almost 7 months, after Simponi stopped working after 4 years. Cimzia started working right away, with weeks having no flares. The pros are high blood pressure and 20 pounds gained, plus rashes appearing on my face and hands that I never experienced before starting this medication. I'm speaking with my rheumatologist about switching to another."

• Trish
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2024

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I am doing well. I have just taken my 12th injection. It has helped with my pain due to stopping the progression. I did however have some side effects last injection that concerned me greatly. Tachycardia, pounding chest, chest pains, and immediate headache."

• Kdtow...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2013

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Found this medicine very helpful. I have had a lot of trouble finding the right biologic, and have tried half a dozen. Great medicine!"

• Anonymous
• November 19, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "GREAT. Feel better than ever using this medicine and only side effect was some weight gain."

• Vick
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 25, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been using this medication Cimzia since 2012 and it's turned my life around. Not only is my illness in remission I am pain free and have an active, healthy and happy life."

• Monicam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2015

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have been taking cimzia for my AS. I started 3 months ago and I haven't had a flare up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 13, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Fast and great relief from RA. My scalp psoriasis came back and have been diagnosed with hypo thyroid and had weight gain."

• zap
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have tried everything for psoriatic arthritis I felt for a short time that Cimzia then my psoriasis got worse then ever. I stopped it and started. Nothing has ever worked."

• LORNA...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 4, 2012

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "Cimzia manufacturer covers copays. Have to renew each year. Can't work as nurse without it. Inject every 3 wks."

• Voodoo
• April 19, 2015

For Psoriatic Arthritis "After exhausting other options, medications i am now on Cimzia, It works as well as most, better than some. Ease of use could be better, Support is great."