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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR REMICADE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Chrohns Disease and Athritis | When I went in for my first treatment I had not been able to eat harldy anything, and had severe cramps for about 5 weeks. After only two treatments I was able to start eating without any cramps. It was unbelievable how quick and effective this treatment was for me. | F | 41 | 2 years | 9/9/2005 | 5 | Crohn's Disease | Nothing so far (1 month, 2 infusions in) | Felt better within 3 days when steroids, 6MP, Pentasa did nothing for 4 months. I thought I was never going to go into remission and Remicade seems to be doing the trick - was using the bathroom 5-10 times a night; now down to 0-1 times. 100% satisfied, no more Prednisone! | M | 21 | 4 weeks | 9/10/2005 | 5 | Crohn's Disease | I have not noticed any side effects. | I was having severe diarrhea and after my second dose of Remicade it stopped that day. But, I was also on low dose of Prednisone and had started Imuran. | F | 34 | 7 days | 9/23/2005 | 4 | reactive arthritis | I have had seronegative rhumatoid arthritis for 23 years. I have had reactions such as becoming flushed, drop in blood pressure & trouble breathing. Then they give me oxygen and I'm OK. This happened 4 times in 5 years. No problems with my first infusion. Subsequent infusions left me with chills, fever, aches, insomnia - Tylenol PM helps - up to 3 days after the infusion. 1st day after infusion is the worst. I take prednizone & allegra 3 days prior & 6 days after Remicade. Remicade day take benadryl, Tylenol, & decadron. Side effect: soreness, like exercised too much, in the back of legs. Unable to stand in one place Touching the bones on my face hurts. However, this time is different. I had my Remicade infusion about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I experienced side effects as usual then I was fine. Four days ago I started experiencing my usual side effects legs hurt when I stand in one place, I feel flushed, I can't sleep - figity, and my face and neck are so | It works great for elimating nearly all arthritis symptoms, however the side effects are troublesome. | F | 48 | 5 years | 9/29/2005 | 3 | UC | None that I can pin on Remicade | Additional Meds: Asacol / Azasan Benefits: Seems to be less blood in stool Continuing symptoms: 10+ trips to the bathroom/day, loose stools/diahrea, feeling of urgency, I have lost 30 pounds (~140) over the last year. My schedule: Dose 1 Dose 2 - 2 weeks after dose 1 Dose 3 - 4 weeks after dose 2 Dose 4 - 6-8 weeks after dose 3 Dose 5 - 6-8 weeks | M | 33 | 6 weeks | 1/1/2006 | 5 | UC/Crohn's | None that I can pinpoint. | Has completely worked for me. Have had a flare-up of UC/Crohn's (they still can't determine which it is) for 2 years. I think I have tried every medication. Finally had to go into the hospital to get Remicade because I was too sick to get it on an out-patient basis. It took 3 days to start feeling the effects. I feel great now! Why didn't I try this sooner? Have had 2 infusions so far. | F | 34 | 5 weeks | 1/4/2006 | 2 | UC | My D stopped within one week, but I did have side effects. A bacterial infection in my tooth canal. An abcess that infected my entire shoulder and neck area that required a surgeon in the ER. Severe and crippling muscle and joint pain. I obviously had a bad reaction to this drug, but it does work for others. If you feel you have had a reaction after your first dose, you can be tested for antibodies to see if yo would react again. | F | 36 | | 1/23/2006 | 3 | Crohn's | I've had no negative side effects. The infusion process is pleasant (I sleep through the whole thing) and I've had no negative reactions at all. | The drug works like a miracle. My most recent flareup--the worst of my life--was not responding to any other drugs, even massive doses of prednisone. I was in agony from the cramping and from a fissure. I felt some relief within a day, significant relief within a couple of days, and 70 percent relief within a week. The problem? I've had three doses so far, and with each dose the relief has only lasted about a week or slightly more, after which the problems come sliding back, until now, 6 weeks after my most recent infusion, things are almost as bad as ever. I get another dose tomorrow. One of these days I hope the relief sticks. | M | 45 | 3 months | 2/27/2006 | 3 | | 2/28/2006 | 5 | Crohn's disease | upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, strep throat. Just more susceptible to colds. | I have been recieving this for Crohn's since October and although it took until the 3rd infusion I am feeling great from it. I had to have my tonsils and adenoids out this feb. because of all the throat infections and strep I was constantly battling. Other than that it is glorious! | F | 21 | 6 times | 4/19/2006 | 5 | Crohn's | None, I think. I have noticed my scalp has gotten dry and my skin has had some dryness/flakiness problems, but it may not be related | I call it my scheduled every-ten-week spa treatment. With all the things I've had shoved down me, shoved up me or in me, this is a piece of cake (though not cheap - oy!) Infusion is easy and restful. It has done the best job by far of keeping me painfree and off prednisone completely AND out of the hospital. Love it. | F | 43 | 1.5 years | 4/26/2006 | 5 | Crohn's Disease | None! | I was hospitalized, put on steroids, Pentasa and Imuran. None of those helped me. Then I was put on Remicade and it was a miracle drug. The IV is easy and I usually just sleep through it. I feel fine afterwards to go to work or usual day activities. I get an infusion every 6 weeks, but I have noticed it starts to wear off around 5 weeks. I would be so sick without this drug. | F | 25 | 1 years | 5/26/2006 | 5 | Crohn's Disease | None! | I was hospitalized, put on steroids, Pentasa and Imuran. None of those helped me. Then I was put on Remicade and it was a miracle drug. The IV is easy and I usually just sleep through it. I feel fine afterwards to go to work or usual day activities. I get an infusion every 6 weeks, but I have noticed it starts to wear off around 5 weeks. I would be so sick without this drug. | F | 25 | 1 years | 5/26/2006 | 5 | Chron's | None really, other than sometimes my teeth and gums get really sensative like the two weeks before my next infusion. | Usually the two weeks before my next infusion, my symptoms start coming back, not as bad, but I have to start using that wonderful place called the bathroom like 3-4 times day. They are going to either change the frequency or the dose. But is really has been the miricale drug for me. | F | 33 | 7 months | 6/1/2006 | 1 | Crohn's Disease | hives, racing heart, throat closing up, inability to breathe, bright red skin, eyes protrusion, sore joints, vomiting, constipation after infusions...all occuring during or a few hours to days after infusions | Had 6 infusions, become more and more allergic to the drug after each infusion. Almost died from the reaction the last infusion I had. Can't take this drug anymore. | F | 21 | 6 months | 6/7/2006 | 1 | Remicade Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome | | 6/30/2006 | 5 | UC | None, maybe some breathlessness but big deal, after prednisone for 3 years Remicade is like a dream come true | Ummm, yeah, so if you experience severe allergic reaction within the first infusion, YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO IT! This is not the drugs fault, your doctor should not have kept you on it, thats just stupidity, people can be allergic to some medications. When I brok out in hives from infused iron we stopped and I never used it again, doesn't mean it's not a good drug. My UC is so severe that remicade only helps to keep it bearable, but thats amazing for me because I rather have something keep my under control than to go through all the pain and steriods or even surgery. I have been having the treament for 5 years(I was the first in my area to have it in the US for UC) and I am doing fine. Honestly for me and my doctor, the possible side effects(even lymphoma) are outweighed by my need for this drug. Steriods are more destructive anyways. There are possible side effects that should be considered but there is a risk in taking any medication | F | 21 | 5 years | 7/19/2006 | 3 | Crohn's | Started in August, got DVT in right knee in early October. Another infusion in May - had stroke and multiple hepatic vein thromboses in June. Not sure if Remicade is responsible for the abnormal clotting but be careful. Unfortunately, I am stopping the drug although it was the only thing to bring me into remission and give me my life back. | Got rid of my symptoms immediately when nothing else would even come close. Minimal side effects except the ones listed that may or may not be associated. Had infusions every 6 weeks and usually lasted approx. 4 weeks with no Crohn's symptoms. Was great while it lasted! | M | 22 | 1 years | 7/23/2006 | 5 | Crohn's disease | No side effects & no allergic reaction | I have been on this treatment for 5 years and after the first two infusions it's like I never experienced the disease. Luckily I only need an infusion every eight weeks. I'm 52 and have had Crohn's since I was in my twenties. Going through steroid treatment and multiple resection surgeries Remicade was my last hope. I weighed 110 and looked anorexic I'm 5'6". Now for the first time in years I'm a healthy 140. Pinching an inch is the least of my worries. I am literally a new person and feel like I've been given a second chance. Hoo-ray for Remicade. | F | 52 | 5 years | 7/27/2006 | 3 | ulcerative colitis | Extreme fatigue, severe joint and muscle pain, fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing beginning shortly after treatment and lasting till next one | Diarrea and intestinal discomfort ceased almost completely after 1st treatment. | F | 69 | 10 days | 8/4/2006 |
REMICADE (INFLIXIMAB): This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis), certain bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), and a certain severe skin disease (chronic plaque psoriasis). In these conditions, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissues. Infliximab works by blocking the actions of a certain natural substance (tumor necrosis factor alpha) in the body. This helps to decrease swelling (inflammation) and weaken your immune system, which slows or stops the damage from the disease. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)