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Abatacept is used to treat symptoms of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, such as joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, in adult patients who have not been helped by other medicines. Abatacept helps improve the physical functioning of the patient and slow the progression of damage to the body from rheumatoid ar... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 41 |
71% |
| Arthritis | 3 |
67% |
| Lupus | 2 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (48
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Working very well
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So far, so good...I get one infusion per month.
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I began this treatment after I had 3 reactions to Remicade. I am involved in a clnical trial where I received a shot and an infusion. They are studying whether or not the medicine is as effective in shot form as it is in infusion form.
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It takes the fever feelings away and joint discomfort
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I HAVE BEEN ON IT FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS. IT SEEMS TO BE HELPING BUT I AM TIRED AND ACHEY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER I TAKE IT. I FEEL A LITTLE ILL AND NEED TO SLEEP ALOT.
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It took about 5 months to kick in, but has done the job. This was the only biologic I could take. Only side effect was a slight itching sensation shortly after first infusion, but not since.
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current medication, working well, hasn't pooped out yet
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working well
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Currently having it infused every 4 weeks. I have no side affects or problems with it. However, I find that it begins to wear off after 3 weeks.
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