Abatacept for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2022

"I was diagnosed with RA at age 40. The doctor had me on Plaquenil and anti-inflammatories for years. The RA went into remission for several years but came roaring back at age 62. The doctor put me again on Plaquenil, Celebrex, and prednisone, which put a lot of weight on, with little relief of pain, swelling, and fingers/wrists starting to get deformed. Then she added Methotrexate, which caused my legs to swell and skin bruising. Moved to Florida and found a wonderful rheumatologist that put me on monthly Orencia infusions. Let me tell you, Orencia has been a game changer for me. I have no side effects, and after 5 months, the swelling and pain are gone. I can go to the gym, play golf, hike, and bike. Thank you, Orencia! I have my life back."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2025

Abatacept "I started Orencia four weeks ago after Humira and Enbrel did nothing for me. I'm taking it with methotrexate. I get hit with nausea and diarrhea for like a day or two after my dose. I've had a flare for the past two months now, and I really need this stuff to start working."

• Dug...
• July 27, 2020

Abatacept "This Orencia took about four months to work for my RA. I have zero pain and good mobility. Been taking it for a year and am 71 years old."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 27, 2020

Abatacept "The best drug I have been on! It gave me my life back!"

• 5te...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2017

Abatacept "LIFE CHANGING - I have tried many of your typical RA drugs since being diagnosed at 22 (Plaquenil, Methylprednisolone for 5 years)."

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 5, 2016

Abatacept "Gave this drug a ten a few months ago, but after just over a year, it has stopped working. Now trying Roactemra."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2023

Abatacept "It's awesome. I've been on it for 7 years, I play tennis 5 times a week with no problems. I call it bionic."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 30, 2020

Abatacept "Been on a monthly infusion for almost 16 months. Works well. But now I have severe nerve pain in my arms and ankles."

• BW8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2014

Abatacept "Limited improvement after 4 months, developed a bad rash, and MD refused to continue medication."

• Lon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2022

Abatacept "This drug almost killed me. Do not use. I was so sick. My gastrologist said to get off immediately. He had other patients with the same problems."

• Chi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2018

Abatacept "I am scared to quit Orencia and am getting no benefit from it. What a waste."

• Ann...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2018

Abatacept "Orencia worked a little, maybe taking the pain down from 8 to 6, but it did not get rid of the sacroiliac joint (SI) joint pain I had ever, so I went on to try another medicine from my rheumatologist."

• 17c...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2018

Abatacept "It made me extremely nauseous."

• Tje...
• September 17, 2023

Abatacept "My arthritis has not progressed any further. Psoriasis has still given me patches."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2023

Abatacept "I experienced severe leg cramps for 24 hours after taking it. Would not recommend it."

• Mar...
• November 17, 2021

Abatacept "I have had 3 self-injections of Orencia. I am waiting patiently for results in my knee."

• RNN...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2016

"Works quite well. Shot is painless. I don't generally have side effects. I have the Orencia copay assistance that makes the medication affordable."