Infliximab

[jochessie]

infliximab

Hi ive now been told i have got to start having infliximab after atempts on azathriopine and 6mp which i had reactions to and ended up in hospital and they now saying my methotrexate isnt working like it should im worried changing medication can anyone put me at my ease who has been on it

many thx jo

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

I've had two infusions so far and it's working really well. I'm doing MUCH better than 2 weeks ago. No side effects so far at all.

 

[littlemissh]

Hi jo and welcome.
It might be worth having a look at the infliximab subforum (in treatment section). I am starting adalimumab (humira) on thursday and although nervous, I am looking forward to it sorting my crohn's out.
Good luck!

 

[robbo87]

I had a few infusions and it worked really well, and tbh i prefered just going to hospital and sitting on a drip for a few hours every 6-8 weeks as opposed to messing about remembering to take pills and having to have bloods constantly checked.

Like i say for me it worked great,

 

[jochessie]

thanks all im just a bit apprehensive with having the 2 reactions to azathriopine and 6mp
lets hope this one works x

 

[robbo87]

thanks all im just a bit apprehensive with having the 2 reactions to azathriopine and 6mp
lets hope this one works x

hopefully you will be fine. When you have your first infusion they give you a little bit at first and keep a very close eye on you to make sure you don't have a reaction to it. I know my first time they kept me about 2 hours after It had finished just incase.

 

[CrohnsNYC]

Did you express your concern about the reaction to your doctor? I had a horrible reaction to Remicade, but only when I was introduced for it a second time. After my scary episode I had to find a different medication, which is Cimzia. I was also VERY nervous about a reaction since I had such a bad one with Remicade. They assured me I would be fine and explained in very scientific terms the components of the drugs and why I would be ok, and what made the drugs different. Talk to your doctor and have them explain to you. It gave me a lot of piece of mind And everyone else is right, you will be monitored and help will be close by if you need it. Oh and Remicade worked a miracle for me the first time I took it. I was symptom free for almost two years.