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I want to know if remicade (infliximab) is benefitial in treating patients with ankylosing spondilitis, if yes what are the side effects of this medicine?
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Very effective: Remicade (infliximab) is extremely effective in treating the symptoms and also preventing progression of the as. The major risk is infection.
Answered 6/30/2014
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