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Simponi

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7.1  Effectiveness
6.7  Side Effects
6.6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Simponi side effects and 6 Simponi benefits.

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Simponi 8.2 6.75 4.44 5 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Simponi, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.4% 17.2% 65.5% 13.8% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.4% 3.4% 79.3% 13.8% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 10.3% 82.8% 6.9% 0%
Breathing 0% 10.3% 82.8% 6.9% 0%
Confidence 6.9% 10.3% 55.2% 20.7% 6.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills 6.9% 6.9% 62.1% 20.7% 3.4%
Digestion 3.4% 6.9% 58.6% 31% 0%
Emotional Well-being 6.9% 10.3% 51.7% 17.2% 13.8%
Energy 3.4% 20.7% 31% 31% 13.8%
Eyesight 0% 3.4% 79.3% 13.8% 3.4%
Memory 10.3% 10.3% 58.6% 17.2% 3.4%
Mental Clarity 3.4% 17.2% 58.6% 13.8% 6.9%
Pain 17.2% 10.3% 37.9% 13.8% 20.7%
Patience 6.9% 13.8% 48.3% 24.1% 6.9%
Sexual Health 3.4% 0% 79.3% 17.2% 0%
Skin Complexion 3.4% 10.3% 62.1% 20.7% 3.4%
Sleep 3.4% 6.9% 51.7% 24.1% 13.8%
Stress Level 3.4% 13.8% 44.8% 31% 6.9%
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Commonly Reported Simponi Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 92% 4% 0% 4% 0%
Anxiety 58.8% 23.5% 11.8% 5.9% 0%
Appetite Loss 76% 12% 8% 0% 4%
Back Pain 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 58.8% 5.9% 23.5% 11.8% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 70.6% 29.4% 0% 0% 0%
Bruising 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cataracts 95.8% 0% 0% 0% 4.2%
Change in Weight 58.3% 12.5% 16.7% 12.5% 0%
Cold Symptoms 47.1% 17.6% 23.5% 5.9% 5.9%
Confusion 76.5% 17.6% 5.9% 0% 0%
Congestion 54.2% 8.3% 29.2% 8.3% 0%
Depression 64.7% 11.8% 11.8% 11.8% 0%
Diarrhea 78.6% 7.1% 14.3% 0% 0%
Dizziness 71.4% 10.7% 14.3% 3.6% 0%
Drowsiness 58.8% 17.6% 17.6% 5.9% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 83.3% 4.2% 4.2% 8.3% 0%
Fatigue 42.9% 25% 17.9% 7.1% 7.1%
Fever 88.2% 11.8% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 58.8% 17.6% 17.6% 0% 5.9%
General Discomfort 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Headache 75% 10.7% 7.1% 0% 7.1%
Insomnia 52.9% 11.8% 11.8% 17.6% 5.9%
Irregular Heartbeat 70.6% 23.5% 5.9% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 58.8% 11.8% 11.8% 11.8% 5.9%
Muscle / Joint Pain 44% 20% 24% 4% 8%
Muscle Cramping 52.9% 23.5% 17.6% 0% 5.9%
Nausea 60% 24% 8% 8% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 87.5% 4.2% 0% 8.3% 0%
Rectal Hemorrhage 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 70.6% 5.9% 11.8% 11.8% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 94.1% 0% 5.9% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 52.9% 17.6% 17.6% 11.8% 0%
Swelling 75% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Simponi Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 83.3% 8.3% 0% 4.2% 4.2%
Blood in Urine 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 50% 20.8% 20.8% 8.3% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 91.7% 4.2% 4.2% 0% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Fainting 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 62.5% 8.3% 12.5% 8.3% 8.3%
High Blood Pressure 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Hives 92% 4% 0% 4% 0%
Indigestion 62.5% 8.3% 16.7% 4.2% 8.3%
Infection 79.2% 4.2% 12.5% 4.2% 0%
Insomnia 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 50% 20.8% 16.7% 12.5% 0%
Lung Inflammation 95.8% 4.2% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Problems 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 81.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0% 0%
Stomach Ulcers 95.8% 0% 0% 4.2% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 83.3% 8.3% 4.2% 4.2% 0%
Vomiting 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Simponi
Since taking Simponi Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 2.2%
Stroke 1.1%
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User Comments about Simponi
03 Feb 2016 Pain is less with simponi but I have started back being sick on stomach,depressed and weak feeling. Life is useless. I was on Simponi before and had same thing. Did not relate nausea to simponi then.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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14 Aug 2015 I am blessed to find a medication that will control my colitis but do have issues with a few side effects. I have a real down time about 4-5 days after my injection. I get very withdrawn and somewhat depressed and to myself.I get very tired and just try to push through but some months are worse than others. I have also noticed my memory and focus seems to be getting worse. Other than that I am really happy with it.I know all medicines have side effects and I can deal with them to have a life.
   —Posted by Robin Jones
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19 Oct 2012 Have been on Simponi since late July(3 injections) . Was pain-free within 2 days. Was also taking leflunimide and small doses of prednisone. Worked well until about 3 days before last injection, pain and stiffness returned. Again pain-free within 24 hours after injection. Worked well for about 3 weeks then faded fast, RA came back with a vengeance. Anxious to get relief with next injection!
   —Posted by Kibrown
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30 Sep 2012 I stopped taking Simponi because my new ins wouldnt cover it. I was put in humira which was a lot better.
   —Posted by Cahuliva
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29 Sep 2012 I don't feel simponi helps me as much as remicade did, but it is better than humira. I was also not taking anything for my AS for about 8 months and when I started the simponi I was in a horrible flare up. I've only been on simponi for 2 months now so it may need more time to reach the full potential.
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