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lbutli02
posted 08/30/2007, comments (10)

How do you like Rituxan, or Orencia, Actimra or Cimzia as a treatment for RA?

I have been on Remicade for 7 years now and it is no longer working for me.  My doctor and I have been discussing switching to either Rituxan, Orencia (which can be done immediately) or short term Actimra or Cimzia.  I am interested in hearing your experiences and thoughts about these new drugs. 
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 01/31/2007, comment (1)

New Worries About A New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug

On December 19, 2006, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued an “Alert” regarding the safety of Rituxan use in patients suffering from rheumatologic illnesses.This alert was issued because there were two reported cases of fatal Progressive Multifocal Leukoencepholopathy, more conveniently referred to as PML. And while these... Read moreChevron
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Christine Miller

Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009
posted 06/22/2006, comments (0)

Newest Biotech Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

On May 20, 2006, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ran a story about the drug choices available to people with RA. To read the story, visit WSJ, "New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis." You will need a subscription to read the article. Newest Biotech Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Two new biotech drugs have been approved for the treatment of... Read moreChevron
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 06/21/2006, comments (0)

New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

On May 20, 2006, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ran a story about the drug choices available to people with RA. To read the story, visit WSJ, "New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis." You will need a subscription to read the article. Read Dr. Borigini's blog below for his opinion on the new and existing RA drugs. Up until the last several... Read moreChevron
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