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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 | 44 |
73% |
| Arthritis | 3 |
67% |
| Lupus | 3 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 75% (52
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Orencia Reviews
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It took about eight months before it started working. Then, it worked pretty well, but it usually started to wear off after 3 weeks. Bad side effect was too much weight gain, so I switched to Humira
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this is my current miracle drug. It makes me nauseated for 24-26 hours following infusion, and joints are more sore for 3-4 days, but then i feel better overall for the whole month.
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I LOVE THIS MEDICATION, IT HAS BEEN WORKING WELL. I TAKE IT THRU I.V EVRY 4 WEEKS,IN THE BEGGING I FEEL O SO DROWSY BUT THE NEXT DAY I FEEL GREAT!
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Monthly infusions (nurse comes to my home). Seems to be working well in combination with Methotrexate.
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Will be starting this monthly infusion hopefully when it is determined whether I have Myasthenia Gravis or not.
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This is working, I have had allergic reaction twice from it. Hives, but got them under control.
Working / Worked
awsome infussion drug. took away most of the fatigue.
Somewhat Helpful
It helped some of my symptoms but still had disabliling fatigue and pain.
Somewhat Helpful
Only 4th treatment. like to sudden charge of energy with the IV infusion
Somewhat Helpful
started in november 2007. I get about 2 or 3 weeks fairly good relief after each infusion. Awaiting FDA approval for Actemra.
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I should have remembered Rituxan - Doug's on it so you might want to check with him. He seems happy with it - he's bc2. Lynne [More] -
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I've been on Orencia, starting my 11th month of treatment. While it hasn't been the total remission I was hoping for, I do function really well for ab... [More] -
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Tx: l) Orencia - I'm looking into it for myself. A friend of mine is on it and thinks it is absolutely wonderful - pain gone and no discernable si... [More] -
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I've been on the Orencia for about 1 year. [More] -
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Amie, I've been on Orencia infusions for about 6 months. It has very little side effects and I feel human within 2 days after the infusion. I get... [More]
