Fasenra and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Tod...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2020

For Asthma "I have suffered from asthma and severe nasal polyps for years. After 3 sinus surgeries, years of carrying inhalers, large amounts of prednisone, constantly being sick with every cold that was going around, I have been healthy for about 16 months on Fasenra. My polyps are virtually gone. I don’t carry inhalers, and I’m off the prednisone (I’ve lost 30 lbs), and I haven’t even had what could resemble a cold. My side effects include the day of my shot I feel a little tired, and my skin has been very itchy."

• 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 5 km. 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."

• Lee...
• November 5, 2020

For Asthma "Been on Fasenra for a little over a year for chronic sinusitis. Had 3 surgeries and tried EVERYTHING. Had constant polyps and infections, up to 12+ a year. Took tons of antibiotics and was on daily oral steroids at one point. I have not had a single sinus infection in 14 months! Off the steroids for 9 months! That's unheard of (I had my first surgery when I was 9 years old... this has been a horrible problem my whole life). So far, the only side effect is tiredness on the day of the shot."

• sma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2021

For Asthma "I had my injection of Fasenra on the 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 the injection. My wheezing is cured by 80-90%. I was lethargic on the first day of my injection and am feeling constipated for the last week or so, don't know if it is the side effect of Fasenra. Overall, I hope that I would be completely normal within a month or two."

• Nis...
• 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 breathe or climb a stair or walk a few steps. I was on ten medications including steroids and a nebulizer, and after Fasenra, the wheezing is gone. But what is bothering me is the excessive sweating and heavy head/lethargy 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, I 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 could comment on their fatigue and energy levels."

• Sd2...
• 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 two after every shot for the first 6 to 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."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2020

For Asthma "I feel tired after the Fasenra injection, and I have all-over body aches. Also, nasal congestion and headache. Sometimes short of breath, too."