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Remicade

Infliximab

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6.1  Effectiveness
6.2  Side Effects
6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 9 Remicade side effects and 4 Remicade benefits.

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Remicade 7.71 6.35 4.26 7 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Remicade, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 27.3% 54.5% 13.6% 4.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 4.5% 81.8% 9.1% 4.5%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 81.8% 13.6% 4.5%
Breathing 0% 13.6% 77.3% 9.1% 0%
Confidence 4.5% 4.5% 77.3% 9.1% 4.5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 4.5% 86.4% 4.5% 4.5%
Digestion 4.5% 13.6% 59.1% 13.6% 9.1%
Emotional Well-being 0% 13.6% 45.5% 27.3% 13.6%
Energy 4.5% 40.9% 13.6% 27.3% 13.6%
Eyesight 0% 0% 86.4% 9.1% 4.5%
Memory 4.5% 9.1% 63.6% 9.1% 13.6%
Mental Clarity 9.1% 4.5% 63.6% 13.6% 9.1%
Pain 9.1% 9.1% 54.5% 18.2% 9.1%
Patience 0% 13.6% 63.6% 9.1% 13.6%
Sexual Health 4.5% 18.2% 59.1% 13.6% 4.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 4.5% 81.8% 9.1% 4.5%
Sleep 0% 13.6% 63.6% 18.2% 4.5%
Stress Level 4.5% 4.5% 59.1% 18.2% 13.6%
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Commonly Reported Remicade Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 76.2% 9.5% 14.3% 0% 0%
Anxiety 50% 10% 20% 20% 0%
Appetite Loss 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 60% 20% 10% 0% 10%
Breathing Difficulties 70% 10% 10% 10% 0%
Bruising 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Change in Weight 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 50% 20% 0% 30% 0%
Confusion 50% 30% 0% 20% 0%
Congestion 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 10% 20% 20% 0%
Diarrhea 72.7% 0% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1%
Dizziness 63.6% 9.1% 13.6% 13.6% 0%
Drowsiness 60% 0% 10% 20% 10%
Dry Mouth 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Fatigue 43.5% 4.3% 26.1% 17.4% 8.7%
Fever 81.8% 0% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Gas 50% 8.3% 25% 8.3% 8.3%
General Discomfort 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Headache 45.5% 18.2% 13.6% 22.7% 0%
Heartburn 88.9% 0% 0% 11.1% 0%
Infection 55.6% 11.1% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Insomnia 46.2% 23.1% 0% 15.4% 15.4%
Irregular Heartbeat 70% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 50% 25% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Mood Swings 30% 30% 20% 0% 20%
Muscle / Joint Pain 63.6% 27.3% 0% 9.1% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 30% 10% 10% 0%
Nausea 65% 10% 25% 0% 0%
Rectal Hemorrhage 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Respiratory Tract Infection 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Runny Nose 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 0% 10% 10% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Sweating 66.7% 0% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Swelling 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Remicade Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breathing Difficulties 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Change in Weight 53.8% 7.7% 15.4% 23.1% 0%
Chills 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Cracking of Lips 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Difficulty Swallowing 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Disorientation 66.7% 22.2% 0% 11.1% 0%
Dry Skin 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Edema 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
High Blood Pressure 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Infection 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Itching 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Reduced Libido 57.1% 0% 0% 42.9% 0%
Reduced Sperm Count 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Skin Problems 53.8% 23.1% 23.1% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Tendonitis 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Yeast Infection 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Remicade
Since taking Remicade Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 5.1%
Hospitalization 5.1%
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User Comments about Remicade
22 Apr 2012 I have had severe mental problems while using Remicade. Please consider that there is a chance that you will have these side effects as well when you start using this drug.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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08 Oct 2011 After 4 years on Remicade i think it is starting to alter my taste... Is this possible?
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08 Sep 2011 I feel like total crap after my third infusion. I'm glad it helps some people, I wish it helped me.
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12 Feb 2011 Remicade is taking me out of a year long flare that helped land me in the hospital. It can be a drag to get the infusions and there are risks, but it is worth it to me.
   —Posted by Joey
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22 Dec 2010 I get premedicated to prevent a reaction. I get very tired for the next few days.
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