Tocilizumab and Tiredness: What Users Say
Brand names: Actemra, Tyenne, Tofidence, Avtozma
Reviews for Tocilizumab
- Unh...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 2, 2021
For Giant Cell Arteritis "If you enjoy being tired all the time, this is for you. If you find yourself confused basically all the time, you might be taking Actemra. I hope it is working because it is ruining my life one injection at a time."
- Loo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 17, 2020
For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I did one Actemra injection. After injection, I could not walk straight and was so tired. Thought it was a side effect. Woke up with a swollen face and eyes! Wheezing in my chest. Called my doctor, he said prednisone and Benadryl. It’s been 4 days, and I am still so tired and nauseous."
Frequently asked questions
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For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2008. I was put on methotrexate almost immediately. My first stab at a TNF inhibitor went well for about a year. Then, there were a couple of tries with different meds (including the dreaded prednisone for flares). My PA thought that we could 'do better'... so, I researched and she researched... together, we came up with Actemra. The stiffness in the morning is GONE! I haven't flared in over a year! I'm SO lucky to have found Actemra. The only thing that kind of bugs me is that the week before my next infusion is due, I get a little stiff and more tired than usual."