Abatacept

gazrobbo · 8. May 2021, 14:20

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 · 11. May 2021, 09:23

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 · 11. May 2021, 09:37

I've looked at that. Thanks you anyway.

coffeetable3 · 16. Jun 2021, 16:25

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 · 16. Jun 2021, 16:38

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:

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 · 16. Jun 2021, 16:39

gazrobbo · 24. Jun 2021, 20:49

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.

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