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Ofatumumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Kesimpta, Arzerra

Ofatumumab has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 74 reviews on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ofatumumab

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Gro...
  • May 1, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "I just finished my initial doses. All were different, the first dose I got a sore throat, itchy without a rash, went to bed, and woke up with the most excruciating muscle and joint pain I've ever experienced. Dose number two hurt more than the first, my throat was sore and I was again itchy all over without a rash, but no body aches. Dose three was only the itchiness, but I just didn't feel good for about a week. I had all my injections on a Sunday. For the first two, on Thursday, I had some minor vertigo and a short-lived temp increase to about 101 F. I rotated my injections on my thighs, however, with each injection, I felt like I received an injection in my left upper arm. Very weird."

5 / 10
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  • Kat...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 15, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have had eight doses, including the loading doses. My side effects have mainly been exhaustion, though I have slowly lost my appetite, and recently felt highly nauseous. My MS symptoms are steadily declining, pain, weakness, stiffness, etc., but without Kesimpta I may be a whole lot worse. The medication needs at least a year to really work too. Overall, without any other real choices, I am happy to keep having the Kesimpta injections."

6 / 10
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  • Chu...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 17, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "Was on Ocrevus for about 3 years, seemed to not be working as well as before, so the doctor switched me to Kesimpta. Just finished my first 3 shots with no real side effects, other than feeling a little tired after the first two. Looking forward to seeing how it works in the future."

7 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Ano...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 6, 2025

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been on Kesimpta for 6 months, and so far, so good. Have had MS since 2007. Before Kesimpta, I was on Ocrevus for about 9 years until my insurance wouldn’t pay for it. My doctor said Kesimpta was comparable, which it seems to be. Been using a cane the last 4 years but staying the same. Brain fog is less, and a little more fatigue, but life has gotten harder, so may have nothing to do with the drug. Will see and will post an update in a few months."

9 / 10
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  • eli...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 9, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "First dose - horrible flu-like symptoms with fever. Tylenol helped. After the first dose, it was better with no noticeable side effects. I have taken it for close to a year. Over time, I realized it is likely triggering heart arrhythmias. I seem to have less pain when I take it. Other than that, I don't know for sure if it is helping or not."

6 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 22, 2025

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was very hesitant to try this with all the negative reviews. I know everyone is different, so some will get the side effects and some will not. I treated this the same way I treated Rebif when I was on it years ago. I took an IBP 800, took the shot, and went on with my day. I had no side effects since I took the IBP. If you've ever been on the shots, it's the same, just a smaller needle and I didn't even feel it. I was on Adagio before this for 7 years, and it did well until the end. It made me tired, so I took it at night, and it made my hair thin and nails brittle, but they all seem to do that. I would highly recommend either of these meds. Side effects are not as bad as people describe them as! With Kesimpta, just take Advil or Tylenol beforehand and you'll be fine."

10 / 10
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  • Nay...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 3, 2025

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have RRMS, and I recently started KESIMPTA. So far, I love it. I actually feel like it gives me a boost of energy in the days following. I like to take it at night to avoid all of the initial symptoms. I love the ease of doing it myself and all the help I get from the KESIMPTA team."

10 / 10
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  • den...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 19, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "The best medicine ever. I have my energy back, my eye issues are gone, and I have reduced pain that does not linger all day. Used Tecfidera and Avonex. I have days that I forget I have MS."

9 / 10
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  • Che...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 13, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "Haven’t had any side effects or relapses with Kesimpta. I do have headaches and aches/pains, but they were there before Kesimpta. Easy to use, feeling positive about it."

10 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 20, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "This drug is amazing. No side effects, no new lesions, very minimal sickness. In fact, I got COVID while on it and recovered quickly."

10 / 10
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  • Fre...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 5, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "4th dose 3 days ago and feeling weak, numb legs, sick, dizzy. Really hope it goes away. I'm a bit scared."

5 / 10
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  • Hoo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 4, 2021

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have MS, and I am on Kesimpta. So far, no issues, and it is so easy to take. It is only once a month, too!"

10 / 10
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  • Hbe...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 26, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "Symptoms seemed to get worse. Not drastic, but symptoms I already had seemed to be more pronounced."

2 / 10
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  • mar...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 11, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "I love this medication. I have had no side effects and have pain maybe once a month. I feel like a completely healthy person."

10 / 10
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  • Sat...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 2, 2021

For Multiple Sclerosis "I love the once-a-month injection, instead of three times a week. The first shot I got sick, which was explained to me that I would after that clear sailing. No relapse!!!!"

10 / 10
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  • And...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 5, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "Taking Kesimpta, first dose had hot and cold sweats on first night, after that, felt fine. Taking other doses now, on my fifth month and feel fine. No side effects now."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 21, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "My condition improved soon after starting. In particular, my balance is better, and leg spasms were controlled. No side effects."

7 / 10
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  • Chr...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 12, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "Took my first dose, just felt a little tired. Feels like it’s doing something to my legs, have woken up with cramps, not spasms. Hoping this is a positive sign!"

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "My experience with Kesimpta was felt that I had the flu, had some body aches, slight headache, and sweating."

4 / 10
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  • Wen...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 28, 2023

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking Kesimpta for 6 months now and have had just the flu-like symptoms for the day and then nothing else. The shot is so easy to take."

9 / 10
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  • Bir...
  • July 23, 2021

For Multiple Sclerosis "On my 1st dose, chills, nausea, vomiting. Will not be taking again."

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  • ran...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 25, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "Injections are okay. No site reaction, which I like. So far, not sure if my side effects are MS related or medication related. Will find out next month."

6 / 10
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  • Rac...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 4, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "My experience with this medicine has been quite nice. One stick at the beginning of the month and it's done until the next."

10 / 10
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  • Lyn...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 23, 2024

For Multiple Sclerosis "No side effects for me so far. Took antihistamine and Panadol as advised by the doctor as a preventative measure. Injection is simple and doesn't hurt at all."

10 / 10
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