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A member asked:

Do all crohn's patients have to take remicade (infliximab) in order to stay in remission?

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Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Remicade (infliximab) as well as other similar medications, called biologics, are used to attain and maintain remission in crohns. The use of remicade/biologics is selective as they are not appropriate for all crohn's patients.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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