benralizumab side effects

[Thompson_2009]

Hi all.

Finally started my asthma injections and my asthma has reduced dramatically, it's been nearly 4 weeks since my first injection.

I was wondering if anyone else had these side effects. Mainly some dizziness and quiet bad fatigue. Often I get really tired and lack of energy. Got my second jab this Thursday.

Thanks.

[Mutley50]

I’m almost a week behind you with my 1st injection. It’s great to hear that it’s working for you. I can’t say I’ve been as lucky asI don’t feel as though I’ve had much improvement but I’m still hopeful.

I have had moments of tiredness and achey muscles but I think that’s a very common side effect. I’ve also suffered with niggling headaches that I can’t seem to shift.

Good luck

[Thompson_2009 in reply to Mutley50]

Hi yeah I got the headaches and aches in back's of leg's for first couple of weeks. I have read that the side effects do ease over time. Hope your symptoms improve soon, my asthma was horrendous so I needed something really quickly to sort it, took nearly four years before they put me on the treatment though

[Starstream]

I have been on the same injection for over a year now and have not noticed any side effects. My asthma has been a lot better but I am still on 3mg per day of steroids. Hoping to cut down to 2mg at my next injection on April 15th 😀

[hoven]

I have been on Benra injections for a few months now after giving up on Nucala because of side effects. Good to know others are suffering fatigue and aches as I thought it was just me! certainly the clinic doctors say nobody else gets what I get, weak muscles particularly in my legs. my asthma is better though so as usual you have to weigh up what is more important.

[ccccc]

Hi

Don't want to concern you but have you ever had your cortisol checked? If you've been on long-term/high dose steroids they can suppress your adrenal glands causing a lack of cortisol. It's something that happened to me after using Prednisolone a lot over the years, had the exact same fatigue symptoms. I haven't been on the drug you are, so can't comment on if it's that or not. I tried Xolair which didn't work and just caused weight gain for me. Your GP can check your cortisol with a 9am cortisol test or ask your consultant.

[Thompson_2009 in reply to ccccc]

Thanks it's fine, I have a massive amount of allergies especially to dust mites, so my eosinophil level is off the scale, hence why I having injections.