Golimumab (Simponi)

Jem26

Hi

Well after being on Adalimumab for a few months which was working wonders on my arthritis but unfortunately, I started having side effects including swollen ankles and feet. So my consultant has decided to move me to Golimumab Simponi monthly injections combined with methotrexate and Sulphasalazine, has any of the group been on this and how have they found it including any side effects

Any advice would be appreciated Thank you 😊x

Ellen

Hi @Jem26 I don't know whether you already did this but I did a quick search for you on the subject of Golimumab:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=golimumab&scope=site&source=community

It's not a medication which seems to be prescribed frequently. It would be really good if you'd report back how you get on with it. Most of the threads aren't recent and it might help another person like you looking for other people's experiences.

Best of luck

Ellen.

Jem26

Hi Ellen thank you 🙏 my Consultant said it’s not always prescribed due to costs and you have to be on methotrexate before they prescribe and I have read that some people have has lots of adverse side effects so was trying to gather more information I will update when I start taking

Thank you again

Ellen

Thank you so much @Jem26 I think you are right about cost. Your experience will be very useful for others in future.

Ellen.

Jem26

Hi Ellen I will update once I start the injection have a lovely week

Thank you 🙏😊

Jem26

Hi

I have taken my 1st injection very easy to use only side effect I had was a severe headache which lasted 24 hrs I will update when I take my second injection which is due end of the month 😊

Jem26

I have know taken my second injection as like the 1st had a headache for 24 hrs but otherwise doing ok think it takes a few months to notice any change so will update again