New drugs

snowball

I've been to the hospital today and my rheumy docter has decided that the Rituximab is no longer working for me, I've tried the Anti-TNF ones too and they don't work. Theres a new drug called Tocilizumab and there are already a few people taking it, Is there anybody on here taking it as I am a little worried about the side affects.

Julie xx

snowball

snowball wrote:

I've been to the hospital today and my rheumy docter has decided that the Rituximab is no longer working for me, I've tried the Anti-TNF ones too and they don't work. Theres a new drug called Tocilizumab and there are already a few people taking it, Is there anybody on here taking it as I am a little worried about the side affects.

Julie xx

Sorry I should also say they have to apply for funding for me before I can have it.

Julie xx

valval

julie sorry you will have this wait and did you google it to see what it says good luck val

marion1952

Hi Julie

I have heard very good things about this drug.. Professor Paul Emery and his team at the Arthritis Research unit at Leeds University have been involved in the research on it..

There is information on the internet if you try googling it - if you combine 'tocilizumab' with 'Emery' when you do a search, I think you will find some articles..

I would be very keen indeed to give it a try myself if I was offered it!

best wishes

Marion

snowball

Hi my rheumy nurse gave me some information, will let you know if I get funding for it.

Julie