Hi Dawnmichelle, I took Actemra two different times. I had side effects that were too great for my body so I stopped taking it. I take several other medicines and it is possible that the medicines could have interacted with one another. I'm not sure. I would want you to read up on this medication and talk with your R/A specialist about it. There are others on this site that have taken Actemra for a long time successfully. I was not successful. Hope you are doing well and also hope you will find a good medication for you.

Hi! Of course every medication works differently for different bodies, so take this advice with a grain of salt. I was on Actemra for 3 months. I actually felt like I was either not on medication to treat RA, or that it made the disease worse. But that is only my personal experience. Orencia has worked the best for me. It hasn't caused side effects and it has allowed me to function properly again. New meds are scary! Good luck my friend! 🙂

Hi Beverlyreese, thank you:-) I’m sorry it didn’t work good for you, I hope you were able to find a med to help? I did talk to my rheumatologist last week I had an appt and we discussed actemra. Rheumy felt that actemra was the best choice after Humira failing to try. I’m just worried about starting a new med.

Hi my friend!! He did mention orencia if actemra doesn’t work, so I am so happy for you that orencia is working for you:-) I just hope Insurance approves so, I can start it soon. I feel awful and I hope these nodules go away.