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Actemra and hives or itching on occasion? Weight gain?

Posted by ead @ead, 2 days ago

I have RA and RAIL-D. I have been on actemra for a year with good results. However, I have gained 10 pounds and fine a few hives pop up at times. I also have itchy skin sometimes that is bad enough to drive me crazy! Anyone experience these things while on Actemra?

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gmh1939 | @gmh1939 | 1 day ago

I've been on Actemra 6 months. It's working and no itching but 5 lbs weight gain and sky rocketing cholesterol!

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | 1 day ago

I have been taking prednisone for 10 months and Actemra for 9. I gained a few pounds and my cholesterol increased quite a bit, but both came back down as I tapered the prednisone to 5 mg per day.

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