Faricimab User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Vabysmo
Faricimab has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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| Macular Degeneration | 11 reviews for Macular Degeneration | 12 medications | |
| Diabetic Macular Edema | 4 reviews for Diabetic Macular Edema | 10 medications | |
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Reviews for Faricimab
- nyc2sf
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 25, 2022
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "Vabysmo has dried the fluid in my eye more completely than Eylea did, and so far it has enabled the interval between shots to be extended from four weeks (Eylea) to eight weeks! I am hopeful that the interval will be further extended in the future."
- PT We...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 13, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I've had wet type Macular Degeneration in my right eye for about 12 years. Started treatment with Avastin, went to Lucentis and Eylea. Each worked better than the previous. With Eylea, I was down to a shot every 9 weeks. My corrected vision in that eye was 20/20, but by the 9th week, it usually began to deteriorate again. We started using Vabysmo about a year ago and my leakage and retinal swelling have diminished significantly. I'm currently at 16 weeks with no visits scheduled for another 2 months. No issues. It's more viscous than Eylea and takes a few hours more for me to see clearly after the shot, but the results are excellent and very much worth it."
- Lloyd
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 6, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "When Eylea was found to be ineffective after about 1 year of monthly injections, Vabysmo was tried and after three monthly injections, evidence of leakage was gone. Last visit was so good that no injection was required. No side effects experienced other than bother of getting injections into eye."
- Alise...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 29, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I lost 85% of one eye and then it began in the other, with similar rapidity, even with shots. Started using Vabysmo as soon as it became available. It almost immediately stopped further deterioration with much lowered pressure, almost nonexistent leakage, and some improved clarity. I am very happy with this treatment."
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- Nick...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 3, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Diabetic Macular Edema "After 3 years of regular Eylea injections, with only a few weeks of subsequent short-lived marginal improvement in vision following treatment, I was converted to Vabysmo in January 2023. After the first injection, improved and maintained vision was clearly noticeable, and after 4 treatments at 4-week intervals, retinal scans showed a dramatic, almost complete elimination of retinal swelling. For the first time in 17 years, almost perfect (84/85) vision! I am now beginning a 12-week interval before the next treatment. Side effects: I am beginning to suspect that a significant change in my bowel movements might be related to the new treatment. I will be looking out for any changes as a consequence of an extended period between injections. In summary, an exceptional result so far, especially after a long period of poor sight in the one affected eye."
- Marbles
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 9, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I had a side effect 3 weeks after the injection, though it wasn't my first injection. A few days later, my other eye that also had the same injection had the same side effect. Watery eye and blurry vision. Thankfully, my doc is on top of it all and all is good. Thankful for these meds and professionals!"
- Tarmin
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 25, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "Two other drugs I have taken in the past have helped my macular degeneration partially but then stopped helping, leaving my eyesight still extremely impaired. Vabysmo is helping my eyesight improve. There have been no side effects."
- maspa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 20, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) "In April 2022, I began having significant vision issues, including double vision and vision loss. I went for an eye exam and the optometrist said my blood sugar was out of control after doing scans of my eyes. I was then sent to a retina specialist. I was diagnosed with advanced diabetic retinopathy. The ophthalmologist began treating with Lucentis and laser surgery. Several months later, I was switched to Vabysmo. I have had almost a year of injections approximately every 8 weeks during that period. My eyesight improved significantly from 20/40 left and 20/60 right to 20/20 left and 20/25 right. Vabysmo has been incredibly effective."
- Delet...
- March 29, 2024
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I have erythema nodosum autoimmune. Did not have a flare in a while. Some time after injection, it came out. I'm truly not sure, will take my injection next week to see if it happens again. Otherwise, it did last the length of time."
- DiF
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 23, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "My husband has has active MD for 18 years. He was given Vabysmo a few months ago after other drugs stopped working. He has very good results."
- Pinky
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 16, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "Vabysmo has given me light flashes, some watery-looking floaters, and eye irritation like there is something in my eye."
- marco...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 1, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Diabetic Macular Edema "Vabysmo, I'm on my second dose. It seems to be helping my eyes see better. The cost of this drug is way over $1,200 per dose though. But it is the best out there for your eyes."
- B20933
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 20, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) "Treatment took over 18 months but vision is now 20/25. I had assistance from a healthcare foundation or I would not have been able to afford this treatment."
- marki...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 12, 2023
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Diabetic Macular Edema "It works and I actually didn't need another shot at my last eye appointment. Very thankful."
- MLM
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 1, 2024
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Diabetic Macular Edema "Worked in reducing edema. Site is stable. Encouraging results."
- Deb...
- May 12, 2024
Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I have progressed from injections every 5 weeks to every 8 weeks over the last two years. Vision is not distorted following injections in both eyes and I am able to drive myself to appointments."
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Vabysmo (faricimab) for Macular Degeneration "I have been dealing with an eye infection after receiving Vabysmo in June. The infection finally cleared up. I was injected again with Vabysmo on September 11. Now I have inflammation in my eye that is being treated with steroid drops. My vision is cloudy with many floaters. I just pray my eye clears up soon."