Benralizumab User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Brand names: Fasenra
Benralizumab has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 77 reviews on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benralizumab
- Pet...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 26, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Fasenra has been life changing. I had struggled with bronchitis-type symptoms for 15 years nonstop. I found a specialist who treated me with Fasenra, and from that point on, my quality of life has changed. Truly remarkable."
- Che...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 12, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "This is my third year taking Fasenra. Towards the end of last year, I started experiencing joint pain and stiffness in my wrists, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. I have had an excellent improvement in my overall quality of life before this. I am disappointed as I am active and run my farm, however, since experiencing joint pain, I need to take pain relief and some days prednisone."
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- Pau...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 24, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I have been on Fasenra for approximately 18 months now. The first year, it really helped and my breathing was much better. Beginning in January of the second year, I noticed a lot of stiffness in my joints to the point it became hard to walk and do normal things around my home. I am almost 81 years old and unsure if I should be taking any more Fasenra in the future."
- JSt...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 1, 2022
Fasenra (benralizumab) "My son is most likely the youngest person currently using Fasenra. He was prescribed it at 10 years old for Eosinophilic Gastritis (EOG). He had been so sick nausea, the worst GI pain you could imagine & never want to see your kiddo in. He missed 95 days of school by Feb at that point I called his Dr and started the process expecting it would take 18 months until he was 12. Nope 48 hrs later he was approved and a week later we had it. In November his EOS count was off the charts and by August 2022 he’s been put into remission. He’s gaining weight (which is a good thing for an 11 yr old who couldn’t eat prior to Fasenra), his face is rounding out, he’s feeling better for the 1st time in his entire life. We are currently not seeing the full effectiveness of the medication that we did. At the beginning but there’s multiple factors that could play into that , Fasenra for EOG has been life changing for us and we are so thrilled that we’ve had the opportunity to get it for our son. I recommend it all the time."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Job...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 6, 2023
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "My first dose did not go as well as the other med I was taking. Not an allergic reaction but I was very tired, a bit disoriented, and felt 'weird.' They called the doctor into the infusion room. Trying it again and will have to stay two hours instead of one. I like the other med much better. I had an extreme reduction in attacks on that one. Insurance would not pay and my copay was $2.00. Fasenra is $75 for each infusion."
- Cha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 14, 2020
For Asthma "I took my first dose of Benralizumab 2 weeks back and side affects are as follows infrequently headaches ,weakness in the body ie low level of energy and body aches. Please can any one who can identify with these symptoms share their experiences."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 8, 2022
For Asthma "With Fasenra , I began to live again, before it seemed to me that I was dying from lack of air, wheezing, whistling and constant debilitating cough and annual operations on the sinuses of the nose, but after 3 months of using the drug, panic attacks began with tachycardia and increased blood pressure, congestion in my head and general poor health, but everything is fine with the respiratory system, I quit prednisolone, there are fewer respiratory diseases and most importantly I breathe. What to do next I do not know?"
- api...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 7, 2023
For Asthma "I have been on this medication for 9 months. Initial dosage was 30mg each month for 3 months and then 30mg every 8 weeks, self-administered. This medication has been very successful in reducing my asthma symptoms. It has successfully increased my peak flows from 350 to now an average of 470 and at times 550 daily. Treatment has reduced to 2 puffs twice a day of budesonide 4.5mg + 2 puffs of tiotropium 4.5mg. It has successfully prevented the formation of mucus in my lungs. I no longer need my blue inhaler, however, the only drawback has been slight swelling of my ankle and knuckle joints together with a very itchy rash, yet to be resolved."
- She...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 17, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Fasenra has been a lifesaver for me... LITERALLY!!! I was sick all the time and on steroids every day of my life until I started taking Fasenra! I thank my doctor every time I see her for getting me on this! I take one injection every 8 weeks."
- sad...
- September 3, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I have received three injections so far, and since the third injection, I have had edema in my feet and legs and heaviness in my chest, although my breathing is better. I am hoping the swelling goes away because I think this shot has helped my sinuses, and I hope my breathing continues to get better."
- Anonymous
- July 22, 2020
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I feel tired after the Fasenra injection, and I have all-over body aches. Also, nasal congestion and headache. Sometimes short of breath, too."
- Sus...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 15, 2020
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I am experiencing extreme body aches, the first few injections were great. I felt awesome. Now, I’m in extreme pain. Wondering if it is the Fasenra."
- tal...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 8, 2020
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "All I can say is that it changed my life! I'm so grateful my doctor prescribed me Fasenra!"
- Phi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 5, 2019
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I have used this for 5 months now and have noticed a little change. Not the change I was hoping for. My doctor is changing me to another medicine due to him not being happy with the results thus far."
- Hap...
- December 23, 2020
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "It changed my life totally. Thank God my doctor prescribed it."
- Joe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 22, 2021
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I had my first dose of Fasenra and had a bad reaction. Will not be taking this drug again. I was hoping to stop the prednisone and nebulizer."
- oup...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 2, 2020
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Just had my first injection 3 days ago. I'm having a strong fever since then. I can't tell anything more about Fasenra at the moment, but fever is not abnormal."
- Lex...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 4, 2022
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Fasenra helped me a lot. Using less asthma meds. But Fasenra does not last 8 weeks. It wears off after 4, then I struggle till I get my next dose. Every 4 weeks would be perfect."
- Whe...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 13, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "It's okay and better than prednisone.... I enjoy breathing, but I strongly dislike the arthritic joint pain and weight gain that comes with each injection."
- fas...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 11, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "For the first two weeks, fatigue, loss of appetite leading to weight loss of approximately 5 lbs per 8 weeks. Has made a marked difference in deep breathing and sleeping."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 6, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Fasenra helped my eosinophilic asthma but after stopping it, I developed itching skin on my upper torso."
- ld1...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 1, 2023
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "I have only had one injection but so far so good. I love that I am not reliant on prednisone anymore. I feel like I have been down a dark tunnel and can see the light."
- Ric...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 30, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Shortness of breath is gone! I have noticed a runny nose and edema of both feet and ankles, and minor difficulty swallowing."
- Kar...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 6, 2024
Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "Fasenra has eradicated my eosinophils completely, and I have not had an asthma exacerbation since I began Fasenra treatment 18 months ago. I have had some rashes develop and have headaches more often."
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Fasenra (benralizumab) for Asthma "This drug has been a miracle in my care. I had been hospitalized for severe bronchial spasms and pneumonia the third time last year. My number of attacks has gone from multiple to one since last year, my ability to maintain oxygen levels is great. I do get a headache, but the effects are worth the side effect. I am able to walk long periods and feel generally more energetic. Thank you."