Actemra Questions

What are the new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

What biosimilars have been approved in the United States?

What are the biosimilars for Actemra, Avastin, Enbrel, Epogen, Eylea, Herceptin, Humira, Lantus, Lucentis, Neulasta, Neupogen, Prolia, Remicade, Rituxan, Stelara, Tysabri, and Xgeva? List of all biosimilars approved in the United States.

Is tocilizumab (Actemra) effective for treating COVID-19?

What is Actemra used to treat?

What is the effect of Actemra on patients with COVID-19?

What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving Actemra?

Starting Actemra for PMR, RA and GCA looking for others currently using Actemra?

Hello! I am starting Actemra next week. I was Dx with PMR in 2004 and in January of this year and landed in the hospital with GCA and the worst headache of my life. I also have RA. I switched rheumatologists and my new one recommended I research and consider starting Actemra. I would like to know... read more

Is anyone taking Kevzara or Actemra?

Dosage? With or without prednisone? Side effects? For how long? Efficacy?

Does Actemra cause hair loss ?

The drug itself , not the disorder . Is there a cancer treatment in actemra? One of my previous infusions had chemo in it and caused hair loss .

Actemra - How long will it take to work!?

I had my 4th dose of Actermia one it will be two weeks Monday! I do feel better since taking it but I still have a Sed Rate of 68 down from 98 4 months ago. I don't want to be discouraged! How long should I expect a good response to this drug! I was on Remicade for 10 years and worked great... read more

How long does it take to get actemra out of your system?

I was getting ready for my fourth infusion. no relief at all yet, the pain and the fatigue was as bad as it could be. Them I developed rashes all over my body and swelling on my legs and feet. We stopped the infusions. Now I would like to know how long it will take for Actemra to get out of my... read more

During the first month or so after starting Actemra did RA get much worse before it got better?

I was on Remicade for up to 9 years. Changed to Actemra after too many bad days per month on Remicade. Now, after 3 load-in doses of Actemra, I'm miserable with even more bad days, crippling foot pain and bad hands. Is this normal?