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New diagnosis of crohns. been on 60 prednisone for a month- they are going to start remicade. is it normal to start with biologics over other oral therapies- and can you switch back later on to oral if starting biologics?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Biologicals is bette: High dose prednisone is not a safer option though very cheap. Biologicals if introduced early will help to prevent complications of Crohns. It’s very costly still. Almost 5000$ a month. Need to do TB tests once a year.

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Answered 9/15/2019

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A member asked:

New diagnosis of crohns. been on 60 prednisone for a month- they are going to start remicade. is it normal to start with biologics over other oral therapies- and can you switch back later on to oral if starting biologics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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