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Is Orencia A Chemo Drug

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Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

I'm taking Orencia for mild RA (3 years) I'd like to stop infusions because I need cosmetic facial filler. How long after stopping Orencia will my suppressed immune system return to its original condition. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

I have ra nd pulmonary fibrosis . Is orencia a safe treatment for my rate and not make my pulmonary fibrosis worse? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Monika Dede MD

I have an aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis . I have taken or Orencia infusions. Due to lack ... vaccine 1st. Vac. says not to have IF I have been taking biologic i.e. Orencia. Also, I have taken ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Monika Dede ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. Naval Mendiratta MD

I'd like to know if I should continue to take Orencia injections, which are very expensive & may not be doing any good. We have no rheumatologist anywhere in the area. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naval Mendiratta ( Rheumatologist)
Dr.  Nishad BN MD

What could cause sudden severe pain in both legs front and back, cannot tolerate weight bearing. I have RA and OSTEO arthritis taking ORENCIA infusions, a diabetic taking Humulin N. My legs are not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nishad BN ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

I am taking Orencia and have been searching side effects as I have a number of allergy reactions to many drugs. I was researching and have many articles say Orencia is a type of chemo therapy. Other ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

I hope so. I have RA and am on Orencia monthly infusion with added weekly methtrexate. I am constantly nauseated and am tired of being sick. Is there something I can add to the orencia other than ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muhammad Sareer Khalil MD

Actemra. After 4 months I am significantly worse. I am now going to start Orencia. Can I expect to feel better, I have been told Orencia is similar to Actemra ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I was diagnosed with Guttate Psoriasis 2 months after I stared getting Orencia infusions. I never had this before and I m wondering if it could be from the Orencia. I m a patient who needs a Doctor ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Uma Motapothula MD

it still caused by the Orencia did it damage my back I can t get answers from the drug company ...I took one dose of Orencia with in 48 hours I had the worst back pain it lasted 18 days before I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Uma Motapothula ( Internal Medicine Specialist)