Benlysta

Belimumab

Belimumab, sold under the brand name Benlysta, is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF),[4] also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS).[5] It is approved in the United States,[6] Canada,[7] and the European Union[3] to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The most common side effects include bacterial infections, such as bronchitis (infection in the lungs) and infection o...

I am going for my fourth Benlysta treatment tomorrow and although I've noticed huge differences in my mobility and joint junctions, I've been getting really bad migraines everyday around 3-4 in the afternoon. It's the oddest thing, because before starting treatment I would have migraines 1-2 times a year. It's really affecting my family because I am now in bed every night with migraine pain or throwing up. One thing gets better but I still feel debilitated by the treatment. And advice?? ## I should clarify that I take Benlysta injections to help with my Lupus symptoms. I am the first person at my clinic to try this medication and could really use to connect with someone who is trying it as well. Thank u for your time if u have anything to offer, it's appreciated. ## ...

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Belimumab, sold under the brand name Benlysta, is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF),[4] also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS).[5] It is approved in the United States,[6] Canada,[7] and the European Union[3] to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The most common side effects include bacterial infections, such as bronchitis (infection in the lungs) and infection o...

I just lowered my pain medication myself....yes myself and I know people keep asking me why? Well I have severe lupus and started taking benlysta a year ago and I'm doing much better and I take 2 chemotherapy drugs Crockett and methotrexate, I would like to save my liver and kidneys if possible.....I have a 7 yr old. I went down on Friday and I noticed small withdrawals but now getting pain in hands and feet but only off and on, do I need to go back up to 40mg oxycotin or stay on 30 mg x a day with break through. What would be best for liver and maybe after 3 years, I can't come down. Has anyone come down without having pain but lived with discomfort and breakthrough medication. ## Hello, Seagreen! How are you doing? How did you lower Oxycontin? They are time released, so it isn...

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Is there anyone who is suffering with Lupus and if so does oxycodone help? ## It was prescribed for my former sister-in-law to help deal with the aches and pains that she experienced from Lupus and she was quite happy with it. However, it can vary from person to person and she passed away years ago. Can anyone that's currently taking it and diagnosed with Lupus chime in? The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. ## I've had SLE Lupus for going on 20 years. For the last 2 years I've been taking pretnezone and benlysta and OxyContin 80mlg every 12 hours and 2 3mg every 4 hours. I have a normal life again. I can live pain f...

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I have been taking Opana ER (oxymorphone 20mg ER) for several months along with Norco. The first urine test showed both drugs in my results. I started getting a Benlysta infusion monthly since December. Now my urine results show that I'm not taking the Opana ER, which I take religiously! Is there anyway the Benlysta could cause this?

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Benlysta 120 mg/1.5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Glaxosmithkline Manufacturing Spa ## Package Codes: 12064-009-00 ## Active Ingredients: Belimumab

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Benlysta 400 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Glaxosmithkline Manufacturing Spa ## Package Codes: 12064-010-00 ## Active Ingredients: Belimumab

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Benlysta 200 mg/ml Subcutaneous Solution by Human Genome Sciences, Inc. ## Package Codes: 49401-088-02, 49401-088-35, 49401-088-47, 49401-088-50, 49401-088-61 ## Active Ingredients: Belimumab

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Benlysta 120 mg/1.5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Human Genome Sciences, Inc. ## Package Codes: 49401-101-01 ## Active Ingredients: Belimumab

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Benlysta 400 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Human Genome Sciences, Inc. ## Package Codes: 49401-102-01 ## Active Ingredients: Belimumab