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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Simponi SubQ.

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54 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
1/25/2012 10:58:27 PM

Reviewer: Lcover, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been on Simponi for one year and it has been working well. I tend to be a little achy in the last week before the next injection. It seems to have helped the osteoarthritis in my thumbs as well. It took about 6 months before I really noticed a difference. I haven't had any noticeable side effects at this time. I switched from the auto injector pen to the syringe. With the syringe I know t ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
1/15/2012 10:22:04 AM

Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
This drug works well for me,I have mild RA,I no longer experience swelling in morning & find that my hands work better. On the last week before I inject I do experience some small difficulties just to let me know that I have RA. Overall I am well.

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
1/6/2012 12:01:11 PM

Reviewer: june k, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
i feel a month is to long between injections i feel much better for the first two week and then it all gose down hill.the pen is very good no pain on injection site. my ra is bad and i will have to go back to the dr. to discuss another treatment. been on simponi for four months now and i dont think it is working for me

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
11/18/2011 12:20:49 PM

Reviewer: Maryd43, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have tried Humira, Remicade ,Arava and none of them were effect I was on Enbrel which worked exceptional well but I had to change insurance and it would no longer pay for it so my Dr put me on simponi and it has worked very well

Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
8/30/2011 6:01:55 PM

Reviewer: vazquez069, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I am a 40 year old woman was DX when i was 39 with RA and it hit me like a storm .I have osteo arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis ,high BP, heart condition, and diverticular disease so I was so scared to try simponi but I did because the swelling on my elbows, knees and hands and not to mention the pain was crazy. well simponi is a wonder drug alright and it gave me back control over my body. I real ... Show Full Comment

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