Golimumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Unsat...
• September 15, 2015

Simponi Aria (golimumab) "I had to take Simponi for a brief time due to a change in insurance. I was taking Enbrel previously and was almost symptom free. Simponi did not help my RA at all! I took it once a week for about 8 weeks. I decided to pay the extra monthly expense for the Enbrel!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2022

Simponi (golimumab) "This is terrible stuff. Made my RA worse. Caused side effects of extreme fatigue, muscle pains, psoriasis on my scalp and dermatitis and my hair has been falling out. Also causing my lymph nodes to swell. It has been 3 months so I am trying something else and will discontinue. Wish I never tried"

• LVettel
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 17, 2022

Simponi (golimumab) "Simponi has been the most effective biologic for me. I've used (infusions or injectable) Humira, Embrel, Orencia, Remicade and Simponi. I have been on Simponi 3x's as long as any other medication. Over 6 years of effectiveness. I take one 50mg syringe monthly and although I still struggle with fatigue, flares are managed as well as joint degeneration."

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

Simponi (golimumab) "Diagnosed with RA March of 2020 at age 65, hit me like a Mach 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, feel completely normal now. Stopped the methotrexate in February. It is now August 2021 and feeling great, no restrictions - workout all the time. Do it as an IV every 60 days."

• Jojo
• November 9, 2020

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

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2022

Simponi Aria (golimumab) "I have had 3 infusions and I felt good after the first one. I don’t feel tried and have no pain. I do have 1 eye that twitches, eyelashes and eyebrows are falling out. The skin around my neck and around my hair line is red, itchy, scaly and numb around hair line. My face is slightly red and swollen"

• debbie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

Simponi (golimumab) "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2016

"I'm 27, and have had RA for 6 years. I've been on a few medications (Plaquenil, celebrex, methotrexate) to find the best fit for me. I have been taking Simponi injections once a month (as well as 20mg MTX weekly) for 7 months now and I've had great success! Very slight pain in my foot by the end of the month, but nothing like what I've been through before. I exercise regularly and don't have any kind of pain, so happy. The only side effect I've noticed is fatigue, which can be challenging to manage at times, but I also really like naps, so if that's all I have to manage I'm OK with that! My doctor says he's hoping he can start lowering/removing my dose of MTX soon too!"

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

Simponi (golimumab) "I was taking Embrel 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."

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

Simponi Aria (golimumab) "I was on Simponi Aria for almost a year. At first 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."

• Jan
• July 17, 2019

"I have used Simponi Aria area for nearly one year and what a difference it has made in my life I have chosen quality of life versus quantity I am just about nearly normal again. It has given me the quality of life and hopefully the quantity of life that I so desperately needed I am 61 years old"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2018

"So far, no good. Although I've only had my second infusion today. 2nd month. I was diagnosed with RA over 10 years ago. I've tried a number of biological's with enbrel working best, but I can't afford that. I've had side effects with most of them, from dangerous blood pressure levels to diverticulitis. I have sharp generalized joint pain, meaning all over, almost every joint. Worse in my shoulders now, but that could change to other joints. I feel like my entire body is sprained and fatigued. The golimumab, or "simponi" as the brand name, has not yet started working for me. After my infusion today I got really severe burning in my chest and throat, as well as a head ache and fatigue. That has settled down now, four hours later. I also feel a little sad. Has anyone else felt sad? I don't know if this is due to the medication or not. I'll check back and revise my review if this stuff kicks in any better."

• Wil
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 27, 2022

"Hi guys I seen a lot of negative comments which scared me and I thought I would share my experience with ankylosing spondylitis and Simponi. When I was 25 years old I had pain in my buttock turned out to be ankylosing spondylitis I was prescribed naprosyn and the pain came and went. I took tablets when necessary when I hit 36 years old the tablets did not work anymore and the flare ups were really intense and lasted a lot longer. I was given Simponi by my rheumatologist and it’s been 3 years no problems and I am like a new man, like I was 18 again. I so am thankful it has worked for me and I hope it works for others."

• Simponi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2024

Simponi (golimumab) "After 9 to 10 infusions, I developed hives. Itching was constant and randomly affected the stomach, back, legs, and arms."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2012

Simponi (golimumab) "Second injection today, after first injection felt results in two weeks. I am very happy."

• ark...
• June 5, 2015

Simponi Aria (golimumab) "Amazing. I noticed a difference after my first infusion, So thankful to have the use of my hands back (musician). No side effects at all."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2015

Simponi Aria (golimumab) "I think it makes me sad. This was my 3rd dose and I'm almost suicidal."

• John
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 26, 2023

Simponi (golimumab) "To me, it is a wonderful drug, ever since I have been on it. I have felt a lot better if I run out of it. I am in so much pain that I cannot function."

• Marga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

Simponi (golimumab) "It seems to have calmed down inflammation in my hands but my feet and knees and elbows still hurt."

• Hgjk-...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2022

Simponi (golimumab) "Not worth the $25. I pay every month. Never mind the $2000. They charge blue cross. Put you through a living nightmare to get this ugly drug and then it doesn’t work! Duh"

• Lulu
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 27, 2021

Simponi (golimumab) "Does not to work as well as other medication"

• Texan
• January 11, 2015

"Good for the first 3 years but starting to loose its effectiveness. Very expensive most insurance company refuses to cover the cost. So it's great if you are wealthy or have great insurance."