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Benlysta

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Other Names: belimumab
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Belimumab (trade name Benlysta, previously known as LymphoStat-B), is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BLyS), also known as B cell activation factor of the Tumor necrosis factors family (BAFF). It is approved in the U.S., Canada and Europe f... Read more on Wikipedia
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me. I am wondering if Benlysta will increase these attacks....
03/26/2013
...9 years ago. I currently take cellcept and plaquenil for the lupus and prednisone for flare ups. I was diagnosed with a mental illness 3 years ago. ...I am wondering if Benlysta will increase th... Read full post
I also take NSAIDS for inflammation and started Benlysta
05/22/2012
Hi Lena. I take Cymbalta for my Lupus pain. I wasn't sure ...and feel much better. The mood swings are gone, and pain ...is doing some good. I also take NSAIDS for inflammation and started B... Read full post
shot and got approval from insurance to start Benlysta....
11/14/2012
...answers. This summer when I was having so many problems my rheumatologist gave me a big steroid shot and got approval from insurance to start Benlysta. I have ...better. I am taking Plaquenil... Read full post
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I was on the trial drug for Benlysta but my dose was...
03/08/2012
...was on the trial drug for Benlysta but my dose ...week that I would inject myself. That trial got cancelled and my doctor put me on the Benlysta that was approved ...now and I feel awful! Has... Read full post
taking Benlysta. I've had 4 infusions. Most of my Benlysta...
04/24/2012
I am taking Benlysta. I've had 4 infusions. Most of my Benlysta buddies say it takes 8-9 ...general, I * think the Benlysta is starting to help. I ...yet for me with the painful joints... Read full post
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as I am starting benlysta today. My dr. kept insisting...
04/29/2013
...benlysta today :) Hi there, wish me luck, as I am starting benlysta today. My dr. kept insisting on it. Let's hope it works! Especially with the ...read others trials with benlysta on here, but ... Read full post
other organs. I started on Benlysta infusions and they seem...
04/05/2013
...before my diagnosis. Norvasc works well to control ...worsens with flairs. My hair has thinned some from the ...or other organs. I started on Benlysta infusions and they seem to help with my... Read full post
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to be diagnosed. I've been on Benlysta for about 4 years...
02/23/2013
...in a few times. The lupus sites on Facebook are ...years to be diagnosed. I've been on Benlysta for about 4 years as I am part of the study. It works great for me. Married... Read full post
to find you?! I've been on the Benlysta trial for 2 years...
10/24/2010
...to find you?! I've been on the Benlysta trial for 2 years for Lupus w/ no results. ...will prescribe me Orencia for the Arthritis but she's afraid it won't help w/ the crushing fatigue. Any inpu... Read full post
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about problems it may cause for me. Also, I am on benlysta
06/03/2012
...for me. Husband was diagnosed with mumps yesterday. Was curious about problems it may cause f... Read full post