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anyone on here take biologics like humira or enbrel?
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:27 pm
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Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:28 pm to wal marks
no, but I have a close relative who does and also a coworker who does...
you have some questions?...
you have some questions?...
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:29 pm to wal marks
I've taken a few different versions including Humira.
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:33 pm to wal marks
Actually started enbrel last Wednesday I could tell a difference the next day. That stuff surprised the hell out of me with how well it worked.
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:36 pm to wal marks
Why is it called a 'biologic' and not a pill?
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:40 pm to Traffic Circle
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Why is it called a 'biologic' and not a pill?
I don't know why it is called "biologic", but it comes as an injectable and not in pill form...
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:41 pm to Spankum
'Biologic' sounds like a fancy name just to jack up the price,
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:41 pm to wal marks
I've been on Humira for about 4 yrs
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:45 pm to wal marks
enbrel
eta 3 years
eta 3 years
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 10/28/14 at 7:56 pm to Traffic Circle
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'Biologic' sounds like a fancy name just to jack up the price,
believe me, nothing in the name could justify the cost of those injections...it really is unbelievable how much they cost...
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:17 pm to Spankum
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believe me, nothing in the name could justify the cost of those injections...it really is unbelievable how much they cost...
Agreed. I'm thankful for really good insurance...only $5 copay for 2 injections per month
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:51 pm to Skeeter 79
Ehhhh....only a 63 fold risk of infection, greater risk of lymphoma, a black box warning, and a host of side effects not detected in clinical trials.......other than that! they're very safe.
This post was edited on 10/28/14 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 10/28/14 at 8:59 pm to Upperaltiger06
Basically like injecting cancer in your body...I've been on several
Biologics (immune suppressant medications) - they suck and are super expensive if you don't have insurance worth a shite.
Biologics (immune suppressant medications) - they suck and are super expensive if you don't have insurance worth a shite.
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:08 pm to bubbz
Yeah I understand the risks...but I'd rather accept those risks rather than suffer with Crohn's disease flare ups every 3 months.
Humira has changed my life for the better.
Humira has changed my life for the better.
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:10 pm to wal marks
My dad takes enbrel. He guards his enbrel like it was gold
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:13 pm to Upperaltiger06
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Ehhhh....only a 63 fold risk of infection, greater risk of lymphoma, a black box warning, and a host of side effects not detected in clinical trials.......other than that! they're very safe.
granted, they do carry some risks by their very nature....however, the conditions that they are used to treat carry a good amount of risk as well. It is really a matter of risk vs benefit they provide...for some, it makes absolute sense to use them....
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:13 pm to wal marks
I know 2 people.
My boss took it for a few short months before he found out he developed stage 3 lymphoma. He's on his last leg of chemo.
A friend is currently taking it for Crohn's disease. Told him he needed to keep an eye on it.
I'd highly recommend avoiding it.
My boss took it for a few short months before he found out he developed stage 3 lymphoma. He's on his last leg of chemo.
A friend is currently taking it for Crohn's disease. Told him he needed to keep an eye on it.
I'd highly recommend avoiding it.
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:14 pm to dagrippa
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My dad takes enbrel. He guards his enbrel like it was gold
Ounce to ounce, it costs more than gold
Posted on 10/28/14 at 9:17 pm to Tigerpaw123
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Ounce to ounce, it costs more than gold
absolutely...
Posted on 10/28/14 at 10:00 pm to bbeck
Lots of misinformation in this thread.
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