A 43-year-old member asked:
what is it like to take remicade (infliximab) long term?
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Very effective: Our patients who are on it long-term find it very effective. Ask your physician if you can talk to other people in the practice who've been a long-term. Rheumatologists are very comfortable having patients on this medicine long-term.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is remicade (infliximab) safe overall?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
Yes.: People can have side-effects with infusion, but they are usually mild. Remicade (infliximab) has been on the market for over a decade and is considered relatively safe.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Has anybody successfully breastfed whilst using infliximab?
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Dr. Howard Hackanswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
No: It is unknown if this is secreted in breast milk. It is suggested to stop the drug or discontinue breast feeding
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Is remicade (infliximab) safe overall or does it have side effects?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
It has side effects: All medicines have side effects. You have to decide if the benefit you will get from it is worth the risk. The risks are well detailed in the package insert. We can't sugarcoat it but we carefully monitor and we try to avoid the side effects. I often recommend a short three month to six-month course to see if the benefit you get is worth the risk.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of taking remicade, (infliximab) or a medication like it?
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Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Why do you need it: This really depends on the medical condition being treated. Remicade (infliximab) may have no symptoms. It can have side effects like infection and if you are on it you need careful monitoring.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of remicade (infliximab)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 55 years experience
Infection : Our most common concern is infection. It is a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor which is a very effective anti-inflammatory biologic, but we always use caution because of concern of side effects such as infection, neurologic problems, and also sometime malignant problems.
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