Golimumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Nat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 8, 2020

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Been on Simponi for 8 years. Has been amazing, turned my life around. It can get sore within a week of injection, but not sure if that can be helped. Tried Enbrel and Humira previously, but they only worked for 6 months for me."

• Tes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Simponi Aria was no help in joint pain. Feel stupid, I have a very hard time understanding people. My eyesight changed for the worse. I see objects, but it takes me a while to comprehend what I am looking at. I limit my driving, as I worry about crashing. If it’s like this, I’d rather die, as I can’t do my work. Already like being by myself, but not feeling like an idiot."

• tng...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 5, 2013

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have narcolepsy and ankylosing spondylitis, I also suspect that I have psoriasis on my scalp but haven't had it diagnosed officially yet. Simponi relieves some of the pain and discomfort from the AS, and I usually have no lesions on my scalp while I am using the injection regularly. I also take 5 tabs of methotrexate weekly (along with all the side medications that go along with these). I recently came down with a bad cold and was taken off these medicines temporarily. Immediately upon missing my injection, my symptoms were back. The lesions started to appear on my scalp and are pretty bad. I would say that my quality of life has significantly improved since starting the Simponi about a year and a half ago. I take one injection per month."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Faced severe neurological and ophthalmological side effects after the first injection of Simponi. Reduced/blurred vision, constant dizziness, unsteadiness, balance issues, cognitive problems, tremors, etc. It’s been two weeks after the injection... still facing all these side effects."

• Pip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2015

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I have now just taken my 4th injection. I'm as bad as I was, if not worse than when I was first diagnosed. I can barely walk, have swelling in my toes, feet, and ankles, as well as my left knee. Also in my elbows, wrists, hands, and fingers... I have bad psoriasis on my scalp. I don't think this medication is very good at all and have shown no response to the previous 3 doses, and this dose I have been nauseous ever since taking it. I was on Humira previously for about 5 years, but I stopped responding, and Enbrel I had really bad reactions to... Hoping for something new when I go back to the specialist at the end of the month."

• Kin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was taking Enbrel previously and found that it helped, but my doctor moved me on to Simponi. I have done two infusions of Simponi and developed psoriasis on my face, which is painful. The doctor has told me I have had an allergic reaction to this medication. I have had an allergic reaction to a similar medication, Humira. If you can't take Humira, do not use Simponi."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2021

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I was on Enbrel for 14 years. I started Simponi Aria this week, and after my first infusion, I am 75% better. This medication is amazing for people who suffer from A.S., like myself. I would highly recommend it. Talk with your rheumatologist doctor to see if this will work for you too!!"

• Joh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 27, 2013

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Simponi helps me so much. I take 2 shots per month. I was diagnosed about 7 or 8 years after my first signs of illness. I've had it very hard. I get OxyContin when I have it too hard. But all in all, Simponi is the best. I got a new life with it. Works as a chef, and without Simponi, I would not. I live in Sweden, so I only pay about $300 a year. Or else I would have to pay a lot, like $4000 per month. The negatives with this med, you can get a lot of crap from it. But the pain I had before was crazy. Thank you, my sweet doctor."

• mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2018

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I'm suffering light to moderate AS for 8 years, and pain comes with activity. I used it only once, seems like it's good for 3 months for me. I was suffering from a light cough and shortness of breath due to a cold when I did the shot. Pain was gone in a couple of days, quality of life increased noticeably, but cough and shortness of breath continued heavily for 2 months. Make sure you have no cold symptoms before you make the shot."

• Tho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2021

For Psoriatic Arthritis "An absolute life changer. From living in excruciating pain each day and struggling to get out of bed - to being absolutely pain-free in a matter of only 3 months. No limitations as to what I can do physically, and the psoriasis on my scalp has cleared significantly. I have slight hand tremors, but that causes me no trouble and may be due to other causes (23 years old, dosage once every 4 weeks)."

• Phi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2019

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Took only 2 injections! After the second, became very ill, had a 104 temp, and then ended up in the hospital with a spinal infection! I then was transported to a specialty hospital 2 hours away via ambulance due to the increasing swelling of the spinal cyst I developed, full of infection, and they feared I might need intubation, but the cervical spine is fused, so I needed to be at a different hospital! I spent a total of 14 days in the hospital, 10 of which in ICU, then 14 weeks at home with a PICC line and heavy-duty antibiotics! All due to Simponi!! This almost bankrupt our family, I almost lost my LIFE and job!"

• Cir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Diagnosed with RA in March of 2020 at age 65, it hit me like a Mack truck. Would have been in a wheelchair within a year. Started on methotrexate, which got me maybe 90% there. After 6 months, started the Simponi, I feel completely normal now. Stopped the methotrexate in February. It is now August 2021, and I'm feeling great, no restrictions - workout all the time. Do it as an IV every 60 days."

• rrs...
• December 5, 2017

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I was on Remicade infusion for 7 years, I had wonderful results for 6 years, with PSA flares slowly creeping back in the 7th, but not unmanageable. Rheumy switched me to Simponi. After 2 injections, while my skin is still clear, the PSA is raging. I am in terrible pain. I spoke to my Rheumy once, and she said to give it a chance. Calling her again this morning. The pain and exhaustion are debilitating and affecting every aspect of my life. I asked her about Taltz and Cosentyx, but she wanted to keep me on a TNF blocker. I'm ready for change."

• Ben...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2023

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I’m currently in the hospital suffering with intractable hip pain and a UTI. I received my 2nd infusion of Simponi Aria last week. I got deathly ill a few days later and couldn’t even walk from the pain. I’m going to have to go to rehab because after 5 days in the hospital I still can’t put any weight on my left hip. I will never take another infusion of this medication. Pain has been worse than childbirth!!!"

• deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had two infusions so far. The first one made me feel really good, but the second one did not so much. The third one is coming up shortly, and I am hoping it helps. I had no side effects from either infusion."

• Ksi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2022

"I am actually on this for Pustular Psoriasis. I can't get over the extreme exhaustion, head and chest congestion, headaches, muscle aches, constant stuffy but running nose. My psoriasis is worse. It feels like it is constantly on fire, the blisters only go away for like two weeks, then come back worse than they were. Sweating a lot, and my heart takes spells of racing but goes away after 5 or 10 minutes. It will even happen in the middle of the night. It gets so bad it wakes me up from sleep. I itch now from head to toe, and now just about everything that touches my skin gives me welts. My vision has suddenly gone bad. I understand I’m old, but this is crazy. It’s not worth the expense and getting much worse for 2 weeks of being without the blisters."

• 7Do...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 19, 2023

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was on Simponi Aria for almost a year. At first, it worked great. Helped my fatigue some. Then, about the last 3 infusions, after about a month, I could tell it was wearing off. So now, they are switching me to something else."

• Joj...
• November 9, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I've had 2 Simponi infusions. Recently, I started breaking out with hives, especially on my legs and feet. Sometimes on my arms and the backs of my hands. It itches terribly but clears up within 30 minutes to an hour. But it's been happening every day for about 2 weeks now. Is this a common side effect of this drug?"

• jen...
• February 7, 2014

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I took Simponi for 8 months before stopping to get pregnant with my son. All of my symptoms had disappeared, and I was 100% flare-up free. However, after having my little guy and starting the Simponi injections again, I have not had any relief from my psoriasis and have experienced 2 flare-ups even after upping my dose to every 3 weeks. How can it have worked so well and now not well at all? I have requested an appointment with my rheumatologist to discuss other biologic medicines."

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

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Simponi is my 4th TNF blocker that I have tried. Upside - I have no pain anymore, and I am grateful for that. I have not experienced any side effects and have been on it for 7 months now. I guess I will continue to use it until there is a reason not to. Downside - it killed my sex drive and has made my testicles shrink, and I now produce very little sperm. My stomach has bloated since starting Simponi also."

• Ras...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2019

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have had a hard time with drugs for my ankylosing spondylitis (A/S), and I thought Simponi was going to be the miracle one. The problem is that it doesn't last the full term they say it does. I have 5 weeks of feeling pretty darn good and 3 weeks of suffering. The infusion is supposed to last 8 weeks."

• Dau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2020

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have been taking Simponi Aria for my ankylosing spondylitis (AS). So far, it has worked great. It’s definitely the best one I have been on. The only reactions I have had were in the beginning. I have asthma, and that was triggered the first two treatments, along with a racing heart. I do feel depressed on day 7, which is really weird, but that has been a side effect for me with all biologics."

• Han...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 19, 2019

For Psoriatic Arthritis "I’ve been on Simponi Aria infusions. They have helped with pain and stiffness for approx. 4 weeks. I take prednisone for breakthrough pain. Sometimes I sleep for 72 hrs because of fatigue. Have had to add another HBP Rx! Praying for strength to discontinue."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2011

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2000 and ankylosing spondylitis in 2003. I have been put on different medications for both. I have been on Simponi for about 6 months and have not noticed any improvement. It is easy to use, but that is about all."

• Hii...
• December 11, 2016

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Had 1st shot of Simponi and didn't notice any change. I was also taking 2 pills of methotrexate. Doc upped methotrexate to 6 pills. I had been getting muscle spasms intermittently since starting Simponi. After 3rd shot, I got the muscle spasms the next day, and they lasted for a week. Doc took me off Simponi due to the muscle spasms and also because I didn't notice any change in AS."