Tocilizumab

[Beth72]

Can I still take my tocilizumab injections while on prednisolone 👍

[nomoreheels]

If they've been coprescribed then yes. Otherwise it's a medical question & we can't advise on that, sorry, so you'd need to ask the original prescriber of whichever med.

[Mmrr]

I've been on prednisolone for years, and have been prescribed several biologics, including tocilizumab and JAK inhibitors whilst on prednisolone.

[HevsK]

I was on Tocilizumab for 10 years and took 5mg Prednisolone a day the whole time. Only times I stopped the Tocilizumab were when I was prescribed antibiotics. Hope this helps x

[Hidden in reply to HevsK]

I was not aware you can't do antibiotics and Tocilizumab together? I receive Tocilizumab every 4 weeks and have just been prescribed antibiotics by a dermatologists due to an acneiform eruption on my face. I have to take the antibiotics 2 months. I'll contact my rheumatologist!

[HevsK in reply to Hidden]

I started on Tocilizumab infusions every four weeks in March 2011, then 7 years later was switched to weekly self administered injections and was stopped as no longer effective end of June 2021. Every time I was prescribed antibiotics I contacted my RA consultant for guidance and each time I was told to stop Tocilizumab until 7 days after the last dose of antibiotic. I can’t confirm whether it’s the same for all but would definitely advise you to contact your RA team of speak to the nurses at your infusion clinic. I hope Tocilizumab is helping you x

[Hidden in reply to HevsK]

The Tocilizumab is definitely helping me, so far am into it since 2 years (after 7 years of 'regular' meds). I send a mail to my clinic (doc and nurses) and am waiting for their reply now. Would have to take the antibiotics for 2 months...