Cimzia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• ShNel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2017

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I've had horrible pain since August 2014, with very few remission periods. Humira worked okay for 2 months then stopped. My Dr said my immune system built up antibodies to block it. Then Enbrel was tried, didn't help with the pain and I had a mild allergic reaction to the third shot, so finally my Dr tried Cimzia! 5 days after my first injections I awoke pain free!!!! It lasted almost 3 weeks then I had a flare. But this flare isn't as severe as some I've had. No side effects and Cimzia so far is working great!!! Now if my immune system won't build antibodies against it!!!"

• Ibuzz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have used Cimzia for the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis, in my case a swelling of the tendons in my hands causing restrictive movement and severe pain, and have taken now 7 injections. After the first, I felt there was an improvement in tendon pain within a couple of days after the initial injection though this didn't last more than a week. The second injection gave a similar result but lasted only 3 days with the subsequent treatments making no discernible difference to pain or movement. Side effects, 2 days from injection I became short of breath after minor exertion, climbing a set of stairs left me breathing heavily. This shortness of breath continued for a further 2 days but then subsided. The second injection saw a repeat of this shortness of breath after 2 days which again subsided. Subsequent injections also caused a shortness of breath but now with chest pain and now within 1 day. There was no more improvement in pain so I stopped treatment."

• Boltl...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Used cimzia injection once a month for 3 years in the thigh area. Didn't completely do the job, so switched to another med. About 6 months off Cimzia I developed an AVN and had to have right hip replaced, now 2-1/2 months later the left hip is doing same thing, getting that hip replaced too. Some medical professionals tell me it's the Cimzia that caused the Avascular necrosis (AVN). So folks, please be careful when choosing Cimzia. It caused me more problems than it was worth."

• Amy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 12, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I’ve been on Cimzia for about a year with good but not great success. The injections are very painful. My recent problem is I am getting a very itchy red rash on my eyelids. It starts on one eye then moves to the other. It then goes away and the skin flakes off. After a week it starts the cycle over again. Waiting to get into the dermatologist before fully blaming the Cimzia."

• Joan
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2019

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Have ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Crohn's & psoriatic arthritis (PA) and was on Remicade for 9 years, it worked and I felt well with seldom flares. Then it stopped working and so I went onto Cimzia. My AS is the pits, My whole upper body hurts. Crohn's is so so. Looking for a newer medication that treats all three. Anyone else have all three autoimmune diseases?"

• Dbeav
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2016

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Love this medicine!!! I also have RA and take the mx shot rasuvo. The 2 shots from the starter pack lasted 3 weeks. I can walk barefoot and play sports with my kids. orencia wore off after about 3 months and humeria was like taking water. No side effects thus far. One happy mom!!!"

• Steve
• January 12, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Horrible experience after 3rd loading dose injection of Cimzia. Feel sick in lower abdomen and bladder is bloated. Severe IBS pain, bloating, mucous-diarrhea, constipation and more pain. Very upsetting, and Rheumatologist just said go to ER for help during a pandemic. No help on symptoms or coaching. I do not believe that 94% of patients stay on this med. What a pity. I really needed it. Haven’t eaten in 2 days. Never took the 1st monthly injection after the 3rd loading dose. It’s a dangerous med."

• Chron...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 28, 2019

For Spondyloarthritis "Side effects from Cimzia last about a day or two after injection (slight fatigue, mild headache & mild diarrhea). Nothing compared to my life before Cimzia. Cimzia has lowered GI distress by over 80% & joint pain by about 50%. I have had dark bruising or redness, swelling and rash at the injection site, but it never lasts more than a week. It also doesn't happen every time. I do place a timer on my phone to remind me when I'm due, as well as the last injection site, because it's easy to forget. You do want to move around each injection. I also make sure the Cimzia is not super cold before injecting & I go very slowly, as it seems to not to burn as bad when injecting as well. I did have a horrible reaction to Humira, within 12 hours I came down with an intense pneumonia. The docs think it was an adverse reaction, thankfully never had that with Cimzia."

• Deborah
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This seems to work. I've been injecting Cimzia since March 2022 and have not had a flare-up in this time. I'm not at 100% as I do still have some pain, stiffness, and spells of fatigue, but I can function nearly normally every day. My latest injection bled a little and I wanted to find out if this was anything serious, but just cannot find any information on bleeding - more information on injections would be helpful!"

• HHano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 10, 2022

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2019. I tried going the holistic route but eventually started on Otezla. After unbearable side effects and worsening of pain, I began Cimzia in 2020. This drug has changed my life. I am completely pain free, able to workout (hard) 7 days a week, and have had no side effects. My inflammation levels have returned to normal. I haven’t had any infections or colds or illnesses. Bring the pre-filled syringe to room temperature (30 minutes) and the injection is painless."

• gonef...
• March 11, 2016

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I had 2 injections and now I have Pharyngeal adema, very hoarse gravely voice, horrible dry cough, fluid in one lung, swelling feet, uncontrolled diarhea at times. I was given 2 injections when this all started. I have been on Enbrel, Humira, Simponi, Remicade (also caused cough but went away when I quit the infusions), Methotrexate. I am back on Methotrexate with higher dose than before and doing fine but my Dr is very worried about the left over symptoms from the Cimzia. HE put me on a Zpac 3 days ago and hopes this will take care of the infection and clear my lung."

• Bunna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2016

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I cannot say my experience with these medications- enbrel, humira, simponi & cimzia have been positive. For some odd reason my body is continually rejecting them. I end up with the uncommon/ rare side effects and have to stop using. Seems once I reach a 3 month mark is when the side effects start showing. My last trial has been with cimzia, which I began symptoms for the past month or more and my research doctor had told me my symptoms were not from the cimzia.This last injection I took 3 days ago, now has given me terrible swelling in my feet and lower legs. I am at a loss now.Seems there is nothing else on the Canadian market for A.S."

• Teri...
• February 22, 2017

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Been on Cimzia for almost 3 treatments, i.e. 3 months. It caused me a terrible migraine and never resolved the psoriasis on my hands. It caused pain and inflammation in my left arch and heel of my foot that radiated pain up the leg and into the hip that I just received a cortisone injection in. The pain is quite severe and lasts for at least 5 days after my treatments. I still experience arthritis stiffness and pain in my fingers and toes. I will now be trying Otezla which sounds quite scary to take but I will give it a try."

• DPDal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have had 2/4 of my loading doses. I am experiencing increased urination, bladder pain, folliculitis, and sore throat. I visited my doctor yesterday who drew labs but did not seem concerned. I hope these side effects subside because they are disruptive to me."

• Itchy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 12, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Cimzia worked well to treat my Psoriatic Arthritis but never really cleared my psoriasis. After a bout of Strep, my entire body became inflamed and I had to switch to Taltz (entirely different family than Cimzia). Total of 2.5 years on Cimzia. Then last year they changed their Savings card from a RX Bin to a preloaded Visa. I had to call every month to load the savings card then I had to call the specialty pharmacy every month to refill my prescription. Total of about 45 minutes to an hour a month to get it all processed. Was much more difficult than Humira and Enbrel process. Was very annoying. When I voiced my frustration with the Cimzia Savings card team, they were snippy and said "well, you're getting $750 in free medicine". Which was incorrect, I'm lucky to have good insurance so it would have only been $25 copay. Looking back, it would have been beneficial to dump the savings plan and pay the $25 to avoid frustrations."

• RHRD
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 6, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking injections for 6 years with favorable results. Around the third year I started losing skin pigmentation ( Vitiligo ) on all parts of my body. I am now losing my pigmentation around my face. I understand that Vitiligo is very rare in someone my age, (started at around 70 years old ) and has spread over 50 percent of my body. I understand now that this might be a side effect of Cimzia and had I known this I would have considered another treatment."

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2012

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance "I was able to use CimPay to cover my $350/month copay. I was in such total remission that it felt like I didn't even have Crohns. Loved not going to hospital for Remicade infusions and had no problems with injections or any side effects. Unfortunately, now have been exposed to TB and am positive for Latent TB Infection and must discontinue Cimzia. Abdominal pain restarted at just one week past missed dose, so have been prescribed Pentasa."

• Turbo
• September 30, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis almost 2 yrs ago. 1sr Dr put me on methotrexate... and Prednisone. Didn't do anything for the pain and stiffness. Moved and got with a new Dr. Was screened and started on Cimzia. Worked GREAT!. Dr closed his practice and I have to go to a different Dr. Took 6 months to get in with my current Dr. Had to get a new schedule of treatment and restarted the Cimzia. Loading does aren't as effective as before,hoping the meds will take hold soon. Cannot use my right thumb due to an inability to flex the thumb joints. Sucks when it's your dominant hand. Hoping the Cimzia will be able to reduce the issues with my hands soon."

• U Brady
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Been taking this medication for RA for almost 2 years. It's been amazing I finally have my life back. Was able to breastfeed and be pregnant whilst taking it and have healthy children. The injection pen is easy to administer especially into the stomach. I have no side effects. I found administering into my thigh much more uncomfortable and painful whilst pregnant. Over all 10/10 for me."

• Ggano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2019

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Tried on Humira but had a hiccup cough shortly after the injection and ended up with itchy rashes within a few days of each injection. Stopped Humira after two injections. Tried Cimiza today, immediately had a migraine headache and hot flash within increased blood pressure. Ten minutes later I had horrible post nasal drip with lung spasm like coughs with sight hoarseness. Noticed thirty minutes later blister like hive patches on left arm along an aggravated nerve path. Guess am allergic to it too. Good luck to everyone else trying this medication in hopes of ending their pain and on-going joint damage. It doesn't work for me and am not willing to take the risks of continuing this medication."

• E30guy
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 17, 2019

For Crohn's Disease "I have Crohns with AS and right sided ulcerative colitis. Failed Remicade, failed Enrico, Humira gave me medically induced lupus and been on Cimzia for 2 years. I have never been in a total remission but Cimzia worked decently for 1.5 years. Now I’m afraid it’s beginning to fail. The only hope I have is this is just a flair that might end soon. It’s been 4 weeks."

• Barkl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2015

For Crohn's Disease "I initially took Cimzia as part of a clinical trial. During the trial, we received a full dose (400 mg) every 2 weeks but, once it was available on the market, the dose was only 400 mg every 4 weeks (or 200 mg every 2 weeks). The medicine wore off before the 4 weeks was up, so I switched to Humira, which worked much better. Now that I've had rare side effects to Humira (and already failed Remicade), I've had to switch back to Cimzia. It is only working for about a week and a half of the four weeks (at 400 mg). I hope to find another alternative, as this isn't worth it."

• Bolt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Was using Cimzia every month for 3 years. Seemed to work except for one knee didn't calm down. Went off Cimzia in Feb and by July I had an avascular necrosis of my right hip, had replacement surgery in Sept and now into Feb of following year and need the left hip replaced. Drs say the Cimzia is most likely the cause of my hip issues. Cimzia works for one issue but then causes another issue. BE CAREFUL WITH THIS MEDICINE FOLKS!"

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2009

For Crohn's Disease "When all else failed (I had done Asacol and Remicade along with 6-mp and other treatments; Remicade did well at first but over time stopped working) I have found this medicine to be a great replacement for Remicade. The nurse comes to the house so its more convenient. The only down side is that it's injected intramuscularly and not I.V."

• Priya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been suggested CIMZIA when I informed my doctor that I plan on having a second kid. I am not really sure if CIMZIA is good or bad. I just had 1st dose of cimzia and have experienced stomach pain, irregular period and constant headaches. I am trying to reach out to the doctor, to know if I should even be continuing this drug and plus to mention other scary side effects they show on google."