I had my first Orencia infusion on Wednesday, Thursday I had a headache and slept most of the day & then Friday that Headache turned into a horrible migraine that has come and gone all weekend. I know it's probably just a side effect of the new treatment but has anyone else expirenced this on orencia? I'm wondering if the headaches will stop after the first few infusions?
Yes..I get migraine level headaches from Orencia. My rheumatologist pre treats me with an IV steroid and I have good pain meds to use. Tell your dr about it.
I just started Orencia 6 weeks ago, and after the first one, I did have a headache for a day. But after the second and third infusion I did not have a headache. Now after three doses, I just have some nasal stuffiness, but not much else. I did not have a migraine though. wish you the best!!!
I have had migraines for many years. I was on Orencia for 3 yrs and I have had some headache following infusion but not as bad as some migraines. I did take some headache medicine prior to infusion.
Mine have never gone away but I can manage them.