Orencia for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 3)
Reviews for Orencia
- mic...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 3, 2021
"I liked this drug although it didn't stop my wrist pain. I had weekly injections and besides some issues with fatigue and diarrhea, it was pretty good. I was taking it with Plaquenil as well. My rheumatologist has switched me to Rinvoq, so we will have to see. Rinvoq has poor reviews, so I am a little scared."
- Dug...
- July 27, 2020
"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."
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- Don...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 27, 2020
"The best drug I have been on! It gave me my life back!"
- 5te...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 9, 2017
"LIFE CHANGING - I have tried many of your typical RA drugs since being diagnosed at 22 (Plaquenil, Methylprednisolone for 5 years)."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 12, 2023
"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."
- Nor...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 5, 2016
"Gave this drug a ten a few months ago, but after just over a year, it has stopped working. Now trying Roactemra."
- Nan...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 30, 2020
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"It made me extremely nauseous."
- Tje...
- September 17, 2023
"My arthritis has not progressed any further. Psoriasis has still given me patches."
- Cat...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 20, 2023
"I experienced severe leg cramps for 24 hours after taking it. Would not recommend it."
- Mar...
- November 17, 2021
"I have had 3 self-injections of Orencia. I am waiting patiently for results in my knee."
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"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."