Benepali and dizziness

[JJJA]

I have had benepali for 4 weeks and today I am very dizzy will this side effect settle down after a while has anyone had experience of this?

[KittyJ]

Can I ask what makes you think it’s the benepali causing the dizziness? Dizziness can be caused by lots of things 😊

[JJJA in reply to KittyJ]

Hi I think because I suffered with vertigo years ago but have not had it now for some 10 years. I am due to take my 5th dose and have a stuffy nose and vertigo so was asking the question to people who take it to see if it will just pass and is normal or is unrelated in your experience 🙏

[KittyJ in reply to JJJA]

Ah ok, I’m on benepali and suffered from nasal congestion etc at the start but it did gradually lessen the longer I was on it. If it gets too bad I’d give your rheumy nurse a call. I used a decongestant spray for a while but that might not suit you so always best to ask your nurse 😊

[JJJA in reply to KittyJ]

Thanks it’s early days for me so just hoping i will just go through it as the benefits are great x

[Hidden]

I’m on elerzi (etanercept) and methotrexate. (Suddenly)After taking methotrexate for years I’ve been feeling dizzy and nauseous and in a coma after my injection only getting back on my feet the day before my next dose. So I’ve been off my methotrexate for 3 weeks and I’m much better but have noticed that after my Biologic I feel dizzy and tired l also get a numb tongue just the tip. My legs from knee to ankles feel like the are burning ( bad sunburn) for 3 days only but 2 and2 together after I stopped the methotrexate. Will be speaking to my nurse next week.

[JJJA in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to hear that 😢 I hope the nurse can sort you out. I’ve had positive effects in the past 4 weeks so am hoping the dizziness is unrelated maybe just stress of being indoors, take care and thank you for replying 🙏