I have a couple of quick questions. Is anyone, out there, currently taking Orencia or taken it in the past? If so, did you expericence any side effects?
I had my first infusion, two weeks ago and I have my second one, tomorrow. I had a severe headache and some nausea with the first infusion and was wondering if anyone else had this type of side effect. Also, so you know of anything to help/prevent this side effect from happening again? I appreciate any help you might have! Thanks!
I take Vicodin before the infusion for the headaches and Phenegran and Benedryl IV for nausea and itching. The premeds seems the ward off the Orencia side effects.
I am currently taking Humira, only had 2 injections so far. I am not sure if it's working or not yet. I am concerned about the possibility of lymphoma so I discussed it with my Rhuemy today and she suggested switching to Orencia. She says its a very clean, noncontroversial drug (so far). That prompted me to start research on it and it says:
Common side effects of ORENCIA in both adults and children include:
Now as far as how to reduce that, I am not sure what to tell you. My first thought is to drink a lot of water before taking it, so that your brain doesn't get dehydrated (like when you drink alot of alcohol) You might try that along with a few Tylenol and see if you can take Emetrol for nausea prior to your infusion.
Let me know if you find any relief with Orencia for your RA. I am still trying to decide if I should go that route or not.
Thanks.
LT
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