BIOLOGICALS TO SIMILARS

[AgedCrone]

This photo of a young man on this site who was switched to a Biosimilar really concentrates the mind about what can happen, Apparently this rash/ condition spread right up his leg

Apologies but I can't remember if it was Dave or Derek..but if you read this ...how at you ? I do hope you are more comfortable now.

[popsmith1874]

Hi I'm on Benepali which is a substitute for Embrel and I have a similar rash on my right calf, I have DVT on that leg and just thought it was to do with that .im going to the flare clinic today as the Benepali and Methetrexate have stopped working

[Mall]

I switched from Enbrel to its biosimilar, Benipali, without any adverse side effects six months ago. My understanding is that if you have an adverse reaction you can switch back.

[AgedCrone in reply to Mall]

That may work for some Biologic drugs but RITUXIMAB is an infusion every six months.

I'm not willing to chance having a 6 month supply of a Biosimilar infused & then find it causes Problems.

If I were just starting a Similar it would not be a problem, & I would go ahead but changing is not an option for me. I am in remission fir the first time in 18 years, & can lead a 90% normal life ....I will not give in without a very big fight.

After all...I probably haven't got another 18 years to play with - Lol!

[Neonkittie17 in reply to AgedCrone]

The damage that can be done to joints (and my joints get damage and deformity very quickly) whilst there is very little protection from a med that is working is unthinkable. 😐