Orencia for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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."

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

"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

"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

"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)."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."