What about Actemra vs. Simponi Aria

I just started a new arthoritis med called leflunomide 20 mg I have tried many I feel so much better and it’s only been 10 days since I started it I haven’t felt this good in 8 yrs this is the best med so far and I don’t feel like I’m drugged all day I take it at night 

I take Simponi (no Aria in the name,but I presume the same) injections every four  weeks.I used to take Humira,but had to stop  that as I developed  Psoriasis as a side effect-my Rheum. said it's not a completely uncommon side effect which is ironic as it is also used to treat Psoriasis.

I found Humira to be life changing - Methotrexate did nothing - and probably it's hard to honestly  compare Simponi, as I was feeling the effect from Humira when I started taking it, so it didn't seem as life changing, if that make  sense.

However, it seems  to be effective, although I can sometimes feel it starting to wear off before the next dose is due. My Rheumatologist agrees that this can happen, so be aware. Mention it toyours if this happens. It is incredibly easy to inject, and I would say, almost foolproof. And I say this as a person who was terrified of injecting myself -never worried if another person was administering them.

I know nothing about the other, I'm sorry.

Hi Jo, I was taking Actemra injections and it worked fine for me, the only downside was I have diverticulitis and it made it worse for some reason, it says on the leaflet that care should be taken using it if you have diverticulitis so I would suggest you check the leaflets for both biologics before you make your decision. I am now in Orencia and that works really well too. Good luck.