Abatacept infusion side effects ?

[Fra22-57]

Due for infusion on Tuesday.Is there anyone who has had it who experienced side effects.I would appreciate your answers as I am concerned it will make me ill before I go on holiday three days later

[PSAWarrior28]

Hi thereI had my first abatacept infusion about 3 weeks ago and felt fine afterwards albeit a bit tired afterwards.

I did get a cold about 1 week later but not sure it was related. Good luck with your infusion.

[Fra22-57 in reply to PSAWarrior28]

Thankyou very much for your reply

[Csavo]

Had my first one on Wednesday felt fine had to wait after it as blood pressure raised slightly good luck

[Fra22-57 in reply to Csavo]

That’s great to hear

[Love2camp]

I'm due my first in the next week or so too. Hope it goes well for you x

[AgedCrone]

Call the unit where you are having the infusion…..after all- worst case scenario you delay the infusion..& enjoy your holiday!

[Fra22-57 in reply to AgedCrone]

Unfortunately I had to call the nurse who was coming to do the infusion as I have come down with a bug.Hopefully it will just be 24-48 hr.now postponed for 2weeks

[AgedCrone in reply to Fra22-57]

Sorry you’ve got a bug….but at least you have got things sorted…but can you still go on holiday feeling unwell?

[Fra22-57 in reply to AgedCrone]

No unless I feel fully fit by Friday it will have to be cancelled.Health is more important .Hopefully I will be ok.Feeling better each day

[thelmar]

I have been having Abatacept infusions for more than 10 years. I usually wake up with a headache the next morning but that clears after a couple of paracetamol. I actually enjoy my monthly visits to the infusion suite at my local hospital. The staff there are like friends.