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Has anyone been on inflectra infusion?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Corydon, KY

I think it's biosimilar to remicade, just wanted to hear anyone's experience with it, thank you I meant to say that my rheumy wants me to start inflectra infusions and I wondered if anyone has experience with this medication, thanks in advance ❤️

March 3, 2023 (edited)
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Members shared their varied experiences with Inflectra infusions for rheumatoid arthritis, with many expressing initial fear about side... Read more

Members shared their varied experiences with Inflectra infusions for rheumatoid arthritis, with many expressing initial fear about side effects but finding relief once they started treatment. Several members reported positive outcomes, including significantly reduced costs through pharmaceutical assistance programs (one member paying only $243 instead of $2,550), pain improvement, and the convenience of not needing daily medication, though some experienced fatigue, muscle weakness, ear infections, or elevated liver enzymes requiring monitoring. A recurring theme was the highly individual nature of biologic response, the importance of communicating symptoms to medical teams, and the community's mutual support in navigating the uncertainty and hope that comes with trying new treatments.

A myRAteam Member

I started inflectra about two weeks ago and I'm have zero problems with it. I thought it was going to be very expensive with my insurance covering only 75% of the process of infusing. The drug company is giving some gigantic discount. All told, without insurance and help from the drug company I would be on the hook for $2550.00. In stead my part is only $243. I will be getting the infusions every 8 weeks until I don't tolerate it or it stops working. My brother-in-law has ankelosing spondylitis and has been in the same drug 12 years! I'm having mostly good days and the day after the infusion is really good.
So, hope it works for you and you tolerate it well🤍💛.

March 7, 2023 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

Thank you for the info nobody much gave very many answers, I hope it continues to help you, hope you are having a decent day 🥰

March 7, 2023
A myRAteam Member

That's very true,it is scary, I just like to know what could happen, good luck with your infusion let us know how it goes ☺️

March 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Thank you I will 😊

March 4, 2023
A myRAteam Member

@A myRAteam Member I have been having raised liver tests since I started Inflectra. My RA doctor said it was not my med but it went up every month since I started. Will have to contact him and maybe stop Inflectra and see if my liver test gets better.

April 18, 2023

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