How long until Remicade takes effect

[Bayoucrohn's]

I have been on Remicade since january and still having flares like clockwork. I was wondering how long should I give Remicade before labeling it FAIL?? any help will be appreciated.. Thanks Seth

 

[theend2]

I would label remicade a failure after that long. Most every remi story I have read the person has seen improvements after the second or third injection. I think 8 months is plent of time. My mom started feeling better after the first treatment with her crohns.

 

[Lisa]

What dosage of remicade are you on? If you have seen any improvement, but not much, your dosage may need to be upped.....ifyou are already on a higher dosage and it isn't working, I would consider it a fail at this point.

When I started remicade I saw improvement within a month.....and I am on a LOW dosage according to my Dr.

 

[Lisa]

Also - you say your flares are 'like clockwork'.....are they coming and going? Is there a pattern - like they occur just before the next infusion - how far apart are your infusions?.....

 

[Becky]

I was on 8 wk infusions and week 7 I always started to feel bad again. I started getting it every 6wks and it has really helped.

 

[Bayoucrohn's]

Im getting flares right before my infusions that are at 8 week periods. I will try and bump it up to every 6 weeks and see how it works. thanks for the comments! Seth