User Reviews for Xolair subcutaneous

It was slow to start working. It took a little over a year to start working but once it started wow has it made a difference. I am breathing better than I have in 20 years. I never had a day without severe wheezing not I hardly ever wheeze at all. I don't know how long it will last but I have been on it now for a little more than 3 years and it has changed my quality of life 100%. There are risks with this drug but for me the benefits well outweigh the risks.

I have suffered from chronic uticaria for over 7 years and in the past year the condition was rapidly worsening to the point that I was unable to work at times. I had my first Xolair injection 5 months ago and my life has completely changed. I have been completely hive free since the first injections. Fortunately, with my insurance the injections haven't been as costly as I was told they would be (far less, actually). Xolair has changed my life.

I've had UCI for about 10 years now with no diagnosis of reason for getting them. Was told its caused by internal not external, therefore Xolair would be my cure. It has not, first few months seems like they could be reducing however after 6 shots, still getting them randomly and as frequently as before. No relieve with just the high cost of the shot. Disappointed.

I have been having 3 injections monthly for less than a year with no adverse reactions. At first it seemed the drug was a gift from heaven. However for the last three times the day following the injections I experienced a sever asthma attack which has taken 3 to 4 weeks to recover from using the drug Dacortin (prednisona). I will be discussing this with my consultant before the next injections. Has anyone else had this experience.

I've been getting Xolair shots for 7 1/2 years now and it's wonderful! I have had asthmas since I was 2 (am now 67)used to close up every evening no matter what kind of medication or inhaler I had. Xolair keeps me open and helps me breath. It also is helping my nasal allergies. I have to drive about 30 minutes each way to get my injections every two weeks so it could be more convenient but really, I'm not complaining. This is a wonderful life-changing medication.

My initial response was great no hives! However, this only lasted a couple of months. I continue to receive injections, but I am still having hives. Very disappointed.

This drug ruined my life !!! I received xoalir because of persistent hives problem (chronic urticaria).I have received two injections from each arm almost a month ago and starting from there I have constant chest pain,constant vertigo and dizzness.I feel terrible doctors was unable to find anything.I am praying god that these side effects will pass one day.

Xolair is a nightmare drug. I would not recommend it to anyone. After my first shot I woke up with intense pain in my neck and shoulders and I was unable to turn my head left or right. The pain was so intense that I could not sit up without assistance. The only thing that helped at all with the pain was a Valium shot. Strong pain killers, muscle relaxants, Celebrex all had no effect. Months later I was diagnosed with Poly Myalgia Rheumatica and placed on prednisone. Thirteen months later I still have pain, and a full body Thermogram shows that I have inflammation throughout my body, particularly in all the lymph pathways. I have spent thousands out of pocket to try to deal with the symptoms of the PMR.Read More Read Less

BE CAREFUL! Took Xolair for about two years to help with my allergies. My asthma was under control with symbicort and ventolin except when around allergens such as cats and dogs. I found that the Xolair did help around animals and my reactions were much less severe. HOWEVER, about 1.5 months ago I had a bad reaction to Xolair. After my injection I had severe anxiety (not anaphylaxis). The anxiety has been persisting and almost debilitating for the past month. It is only now starting to improve but I have bad headaches and insomnia. I never had any of these conditions before taking Xolair, so I would advise caution before taking this drug.Read More Read Less

I took Xolair for unexplained hives. The hives went away after the second dose, but I developed crazy stomach issues with gas, indigestion and bloating, and gained 10 to 15 pounds on a small 110 pound frame. NOT WORTH IT! Also my last injection was a month ago or more, I have been dieting and working out four times a week at least, and it won't budge. I am very fit and have always been active so this is bizarre. Then I look up some studies and weight gain happens in 1 in 1000 people it seems. Hoping things will resolve themselves. :(Read More Read Less

Xolair gave me back my quality of life. For 9 years now I've been able to enjoy all seasons outdoors,and not worry about bee stings or exposure to ragweed which made my life a living hell for many years. Xolair is a modern miracle!

Problem is to find a provider to administer the shots. Needs to be a doctor in-house that will assume the responsibility. We live 50 miles from the nearest facility.

I was completely covered with hives (head to toe) my hives have disappeared from the first shot. I am very pleased with Xolair.

I had instantaneous results with Xolaire. I have battled Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria for over 1 1/2 yrs. The hives totally disappeared within a week. This is something I had never been able to achieve on a variety of other meds.

I had hives so bad, it was hard for me to work. I couldn't sleep at night because I itch badly. I'm happy I have been approved for this drug.

This drug has changed my life. Reversed the problem by ten years or more feel fantastic.

My asthma was uncontrolled on Advair, Singulair, etc., for ten years, with one cardiac arrest at the emergency room, and a trip there every few months. I started Xolair and have not had an attack worthy of mention in ten years.

I had hoped this would be the miracle drug for me as it has been for others. But it has turned out to be the drug from hell! Three days after my first injections my knees and legs started aching, it got worse everyday, by day 4&5 I could hardly walk! It has now been 10 days,and pain has not lessened at all. Taking highest dose possible of Aleve, doesn't even help.And to top it off my breathing isn't any better.Even if it was, what good would that be when Iam in constant pain and can't even walk? you couldn't pay me enough to ever have another one of these injections.Read More Read Less

I have been on the medication Xolair for 3 months and I feel as though I never had Asthma

I have extreme allergies which have gotten worse over time. My doctor offered a trial of Zolair to help. I had an anaphylaxic reaction 14hours after taking this drug. I ended up in the hospital for 3days. I also have had dizziness, fatigue and neurological symptoms (mild tremor)