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Anyone using Dupixent for asthma/allergy treatment?
Asthma & Allergy | Last Active: Nov 7 1:52pm | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Hi everyone,
I just did my second dose of Dupixent (first loading dose of 600 mg, second dose of 300 mg). I was prepared for the injections to hurt but they didn’t at all. So I thought I had it made. Then 2 hours after the first injection I had a horrible headache and body aches that sent me to bed and I was really fatigued and just off for 3 days. When I got close to second dose I had some of the worst days with my lungs. Second injection was quicker - 30 min afterwards I started sweating (I was on a zoom call and had to shut off my camera) then every muscle in my neck and shoulders cramped up. I’m two days out now and feeling much better.
Are these experiences just side effects of my body getting used to the med or is it standard for all shots? If so, I will need to switch to another day/time (not in the middle of the work day!). Any other suggestions/experiences when you were beginning the med would be welcome! (Taking it for chronic eosinophilic pneumonia and hoping it helps me get off prednisone).
Lisa
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Your message has been merged into this discussion, "Anyone using Dupixent for asthma/allergy treatment?" @lluth412. I thought you'd find other members here who might talk about experiences they've had with this injection.
I personally have taken prednisone for 5 days at a time for asthma/allergy exacerbation that would not calm down, usually after traveling out of my state. I can understand preferring not to take it, as I usually sleep only 4 hours a night while on it and understand from my family it takes down my filter on what I say and how I react.
Here is some Mayo Clinic information on Dupilumab (brand name: Dupixent) that might be of interest to you:
-Dupilumab (subcutaneous route)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dupilumab-subcutaneous-route
Please note that under "Side Effects" it talks about contacting your doctor immediately if you have any of several symptoms, including the headache and body aches you mentioned. Have you spoken to your doctor about the side effects you've experienced? If so, what did the doctor say?