User Reviews for Actemra intravenous

Have had 6 treatments over the last 6 months. I have failed to see any major changes in my condition, however, the week before it's due I know it's due. That being said, it must be working to some degree. All in all, it's not a miracle drug but then again, there doesn't seem to be anything better on the market yet.

I have been getting Actemra IV for about 4 years as part of a research study and it has helped me tremendously. I just had my first setback with high Liver count numbers so have to skip my dose this month.

I have been having severe itching on my legs and upper body. Have severe sores on my hands, elbow and forearm, Also sores on my buttock. I is now32 days since my last infusion, I came down/with pmeumonia.(Recovering) but still have the itching problem. I WILL NOT take this again. What can I do to rid myself of the ITCHING?

this drug has worked very well just had my first set back (low white count) i will have to skip this months infusion

I had 6 treatments once a month for six months. No improvement of my symptoms. My pain got worse. I had severe headaches,vomiting loss of appetite.

First week feel tired, some abd discomfort,fatiqued then have good releif from ra symptoms. week before next dose due I know it is due.

This is by far THE BEST drug I've ever used for my rheumatoid arthritis. For three and a half months - NO PAIN. I can walk without aching feet and ankles. I can begin to swim again. I am a person. I couldn't be more pleased with these result. Never could I have anticipated this. Previously I had been on Remicade, with relief for about 2-3 years. Then Humira for about 18 months. Next came Orencia which lasted hardly at all, followed by Simponi which did nothing. I thought I really had reached the end of the line, but the doctors and nurses etc. at the rheumatology unit, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, wouldn't let me give up. Cindy said, "Let's try Actemra" and told me all about it. Nothing has ever done for me what Actemra has. I work overseas,in remote rural areas and I was in Uganda, May/June. Long hours, long days. No pain. Unbelievable!Read More Read Less