Bi-weekly or monthly dosage?

[nogutsnoglory]

This is an informal poll to see if you are getting the bi-weekly or double dose monthly of Cimzia.

I'd much prefer to have it monthly if i go on it but not sure what the standard is or criteria for deciding dosage.

 

[JThorn676]

I get two injections once a month

 

[Jer]

Started off 2 inj. once a month. Moved up to 1 inj. every 2 weeks, then moved to 2 inj. every 2 weeks.


It isn't helping, yet my doc doesn't want to pull the plug yet. Waste of money for me.

 

[nmgonzo]

2 injections every 2 weeks, first I was on 2 injections a month, no results. Then switched to 1 injection every 2 weeks that didn't work either. The 2 every 2 weeks not really any better for me.

 

[Crohn's Mom]

My daughter started with 2 injections, once per month but has since moved to 1 injection every two weeks and now they have added Imuran to the mix as well.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

2 injections every 2 weeks, first I was on 2 injections a month, no results. Then switched to 1 injection every 2 weeks that didn't work either. The 2 every 2 weeks not really any better for me.

So you are doing 400mg every two weeks? 800mg per month? Haven't heard of that. Is it helping?

 

[nmgonzo]

Yes, I do 400 mg every two weeks. My main issue is fistulas and the dose is not really having any effect on them. I have had setons placed so I know they won't close all the way but not really any difference since the higher dose.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Do you alternate between stomach and thighs when you inject?

 

[nmgonzo]

Yes. I go back and forth.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I am doing the monthly at 400mg.