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Enbrel and remicade (infliximab) for ra, does any of these 2 meds can cause weight gain?
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Maybe: Sometimes weight change can occur including weight gain. You and your rheumatologsit will need to develop your goals to help avoid this.
Answered 9/29/2016
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