Hi all, this is my first post here. My dr is looking at having me go on golimumab. Have never heard of this drug before. Has anyone out there been on it or are on it? I am currently on Enbrel but does not seem to be doing anything!I'd sure be interested in this subject as well. According to "http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/arthritis-info/rheumatoid-arthritis/rheum_treat.html#new#new" the list of DMARDs includes: "DMARDs include methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide (Arava®),
etanercept (Enbrel®), infliximab (Remicade®), adalimumab (Humira®),
abatacept (Orencia®), rituximab (Rituxan®), anakinra (Kineret®),
antimalarials, gold salts, d-penicillamine, cyclosporin A,
cyclophosphamide and azathioprine (Imuran)."
But I don't even see all of them listed here. So how does the Dr. choose among them? I guess some of these are Biologics. I've never seen much information that shows how the Dr. chooses one over the other. Does anybody know?
Roland
I have wondered that as well. How do they choose? or is it just a case of moving on to the next one? Starting to feel a bit like a guinea pig here! Golimumab is Simponi, and if you Google it, I am sure you will find lots of information. Basically, it is a biological drug which you take via self-injection once a month. I tried it and found it was easy to use and didn't burn like Enbrel did, plus I didn't have to take it as often. Unfortunately, it didn't really give me any improvement. Hopefully it will work for you, as trying med after med is a frustrating (but sometimes necessary) road.thanks innerglow, this my fith medication! to say it is frustrating is an understatement! sometimes I just want to give it up and accept I will be in pain forever![QUOTE=Ramen]But I don't even see all of them listed here. So how does the Dr. choose among them? I guess some of these are Biologics. I've never seen much information that shows how the Dr. chooses one over the other. Does anybody know?
Roland
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