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How long does it take remicade (infliximab) to work on scleritis. i been on prednisone 20mg since jan.when i go to 15mg eye flares up. will i ever get off steroid?
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See details: Remicade (infliximab) often works quickly with significant improvement noted after one or two infusions.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Depends: Depends on cause of the scleritis. There are other treatments.
Answered 11/30/2013
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