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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
Too Soon To Tell
I have taken 3 loading doses in 6 weeks. Now I am on monthly infusions. I have to be patient for 6 months to see if it helps.
Considering
Planning to start within next month
Considering
I don't like the injections I give to myself once a week. Would rather have one big treatment.
Considering
I'm waiting for the insurance company to approve. I'm really nervous about an allergic reaction.
Considering
waiting..impatientlyfor approval from insurance..
Considering
trying to get it approved
Not Working
Did not feel I made any progress after 8 infusions.
Not Working
just didnt do anything
Not Working
I had no improvement whatsoever with this infusion.
Not Working
I was on this drug for 8 months, and I never felt any relief from the pain or inflamation.
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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]
