Benralizumab and Headaches: What Users Say

• Jan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2019

Benralizumab for Asthma "I have been taking Fasenra for 9 months. It is life-changing. I was sick all the time. Constantly on steroids, inhalers, nebulizers, and pills. I would not go anywhere without steroids and an emergency inhaler because breathing could change so quickly. I thought I would stop breathing completely during the night because my breathing was so labored. I have not taken any steroids for 8 months. I can breathe. It is amazing. I did notice a little nagging headache for a couple of days after my last injection. But it works!!"

• Les...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2020

Benralizumab for Asthma "I have been on Fasenra for 8 months now, it has made my life so much better. I have asthma and part of COPD. I was coughing every second and out of breath all the time and so exhausted. I can mow the lawns, no coughing. The first 2 months I had a massive headache."

• Oto...
• September 14, 2020

Benralizumab for Asthma "Had the first Fasenra injection two weeks ago to treat 7 months of chronic bronchitis and have been to the ER twice since. Slight fever the first couple of days with a headache. Then the oxygen level began to drop and the heart rate increased. In good health and rarely ill prior to this bronchial infection. First trip to the ER for low oxy. Added prednisone and Levoquin for bronchitis. After three days got bronchoscope and lungs cleaned out. Felt better, came home, but heart rate still pushing 115-120 constant. Three days later back to the ER with irregular heartbeat. Was dropping down in the 40s and too weak to get out of bed. This trip to the ER was dehydrated with potassium and magnesium dangerously low. Dumped Levoquin and switched antibiotics to include antifungal. Home two days later, feeling vastly better except for the rapid heart rate and constant sweating. Lungs and sinuses finally clear. Convinced the rapid heart rate, which is exhausting, was/is the Fasenra. But have no way of knowing. Won’t be taking any more shots of it."

• SMS...
• February 3, 2021

Benralizumab for Asthma "I've been struggling with asthma for 10 years now. The last two years (2019 and 2020) were the worst as I had to take prednisone once every month. My eosinophil level was too high. I had tried Xolair before and felt a modest improvement but did not do much. I started Fasenra this year in November (2020), and it has been a lifesaver. I feel absolutely fantastic. No wheezing, no coughing, no breathing problem at all. I have not used prednisone for over three months now. I stopped taking Symbicort, and I do not need Ventolin. I felt multiple headaches, nausea, and hypersensitivity. I lost my hearing in the right ear and ended up at the ENT office. My hearing came back, and I feel very normal now. Consult with your physician. It is expensive ($5500 per 30 mL per dose), and some insurance carriers just won't cover it. My deductible is $1500/year, and some of it also goes toward my coinsurance."

• Mar...
• April 1, 2021

Benralizumab for Asthma "I have my 1st dose of Fasenra 5 days ago on March 26th, 2021. I went to my pulmonologist, and she administered the sample on me. I really hope it will work. After 2 years of suffering with very high numbers of eosinophils, I've been two or three times in the hospital due to asthma attacks. All my organs started to be affected by the eosinophilia I have. I have been on Dupixent and Nucala. Both of them helped me lower the numbers, but made me so sick. I will share with you my side effects from Fasenra. I got a headache and slight dizziness; muscle spasms and pain, which almost are gone; chest tightness and throat pain. The only thing that is bothering me currently a lot is the mouth sore. It appeared after the second day. I had that with all of my previous biological injections, but did not expect it after Fasenra. I was not able to find that side effect listed for it. Also, I did not see it in the review here. I truly would appreciate it if someone who got it after the injection would share with me."

• Noe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2024

Benralizumab for Asthma "This drug has been a miracle in my care. I had been hospitalized for severe bronchial spasms and pneumonia the third time last year. My number of attacks has gone from multiple to one since last year, my ability to maintain oxygen levels is great. I do get a headache, but the effects are worth the side effect. I am able to walk long periods and feel generally more energetic. Thank you."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2020

For Asthma "I took my first dose of Benralizumab 2 weeks back, and side effects are as follows: infrequently headaches, weakness in the body, i.e., low level of energy, and body aches. Please can anyone who can identify with these symptoms share their experiences."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2020

Benralizumab 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."