What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It works by inhibiting the immune response.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 690 users taking Abatacept (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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My husband has been on orencia for 2 months for Rheumatoid arthrites. How long befor he sees any improvement? Other meds for RA have not helped.
- 79 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-01-28 21:06:11
I have been getting Abatacept infusions for 2 years. It has been my "miracle" drug. Within 48 hours of my first infusion, I could ride my bicycle!! I hadn't been able to do that for 10 years! I've not had any side effects.
- 58 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2008-02-07 20:26:51
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