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What Biologic (TNFi) Has Worked Best For You?

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Hong kong

What's the longest biologic (TNFi) you've been on/which has least side effect for you?

I am about to start a biologic but have difficulty choosing the one with least side effects. I've read plenty of studies but they're giving me no direction. Tocilizumab seemed like a good option until I read several things about it not putting certain side effects on the label and FDA are getting complaints from users that weren't warned about certain stuff.

January 31, 2018
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Members shared their experiences with various biologics for rheumatoid arthritis, with several reporting long-term success on medications like... Read more

Members shared their experiences with various biologics for rheumatoid arthritis, with several reporting long-term success on medications like Simponi for seven years, Remicade for ten years, and Enbrel for over twenty years, often with no side effects. Many members described switching biologics due to infections, allergic reactions, or medications simply losing effectiveness over time, with Orencia, Xeljanz, and Humira emerging as popular alternatives that provided relief from pain and fatigue. A recurring theme was that finding the right biologic often requires patience and trial and error, as what works well for one person may not work for another.

A myRAteam Member

Xeljanz was the only thing that helped me. Be well!

December 8, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I was on Simponi for 7 years with no side effects. Now I am on Orencia and have no side effects.

February 6, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I've been on Enbrel for about 4 1/2 years. no side effects & feeling great.

February 2, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Remicade for 10 years and now Orencia for about 9 months

February 1, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I took Enbrel for over 20 years and it was a miracle drug.

November 28, 2023

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