Abatacept

gazrobbo

I'm due to start abatacept this week, which is my 4th biologics. Is anyone on hear taking it and how do you feel, For the first month I will also be taking 7.5mg of prednisone.

Ellen

Hi @gazrobbo

We don't get many discussions here about Abatacept so I popped it into the search engine at the top of the page and got a good list back. A quick look through gave me the usual mixed bag you get with medications. Good for some not so good for others as I'm sure you can imagine.

Do have a read through the search is on the black part of this page to the left of the little bell.

Maybe - I hope this isn't too pushy - you would be happy to post your experience for future use by others who are offered it?

Just in case you haven't already seen this:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/abatacept/

I wish you the very best of luck.

Ellen.

gazrobbo

I've looked at that. Thanks you anyway.

coffeetable3

Hello Gazrobbo

I was wondering how you got on? Would be interested to hear your experience if you could share as may start soon too.

Thank you.

Shell_H

Hi @coffeetable3 - welcome to the online community!

I've had a look at our old discussions, while they may not be current any more they do have some interesting information which may help you:

• https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/51575/abatacept-headache
• https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/49862/abatacept-advice-please
• https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/37213/orencia

I do hope you find the right treatment for you. Have a look around and see if there is anywhere else on the community you'd like to join in.

Lovely to meet you!

Shell

coffeetable3

gazrobbo

Been on abatacept for six weeks now, seems to be working, but will not know properly until I've stopped taking my prednisone with it. Had a few headaches but not bad ones, also seems to make me more tired easily, but pain not as bad. Will update when finished taking my prednisone.