User Reviews for infliximab intravenous

Iv been haveing Infliximab IV for 5 years, i was 21 when i had my first, its the best thing they could have done for me as it works wonders, only downfall is that i have to have it every 4 and a half weeks but for 90% of that time i feel 'normal' and can do normal things with my 5 year old without feeling too tired or in any pain. I personally would definetly recommend it but everyones body is differant and may not feel as good as i do on it.

I hae been suffering from sever ulcerative colitis for the past few years. I was stable with Asacol until about 1 year ago. the doctors tried 6-MP (azathioprene). i was extremely alergic and began vomiting for 12 hours until I went to the ER suffering from dehydration. I started Remicade shortly after that episode. It has been great. My colitis has subsided and I am living a very normal and active life. The only issue is that a few weeks after getting an infusion, I develop pain and swelling in my joints. However, I take advil or tylenol and i feel better. The drug has been great. Read More Read Less

My CD symptoms are not worse, but not significantly better either.

I have tried 2 other IV/injectable drugs (Enbrel and Orencia) but neither provided much relief. My rheumy recommended Remicade and I was a bit nervous because of all that I had read and because of the extended infusion time (1 1/2 to 2 hrs) but trust him so decided to give it a try. I am very glad I did. This drug has been like a miracle for me. I actually began to feel its positive effects almost immediately. My exhaustion is a thing of the past and I feel much less stiff and joint inflammation is also down. I'm fortunate to have great health care and so the cost is a non-issue at least for now. I hope costs decrease so more people get to try it out.Read More Read Less

I have been using this drug since July 2007 and I have no more symptoms of my hidradenitis suppurativa before I could not find a cure, I went years getting cut open and finally a derm doc. said that it was hidradenitis suppurativa and thought this drug would work. I have found no other cure so for now this is all I can do.

I HAVE FOUND IT VERY HELPFULL ALONG WITH PENTASA. UNTIL RECENTLY THE APPROX. $4000.00 COST HAS BEEN DOABLE BUT, AS OF JAN 09 MY COST ARE NOW $12,400.00 PER TREATMENT AND I AM GOING TO HAVE TO STOP.

i feel it work's sometime's but not carrying on as im only 23 and dont want to risk my life anymore cancer run's in my family and want to spend as much time with my son as i can

Remicade works very well for me. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is very inconvenient to use as I have to take 1/2 day off work every 6 weeks and I go to the hospital to have it administered via IV. It takes about 3 hours from the time I arrive. It is also very expensive and many people can not afford it. Side effects that I have are frequent mouth sores and occasionally, very sore gums. They clear up quickly but can be very painful.

This medication has been a miracle. I went from barely being able to move and having no energy to being able to play competitive tennis two to three times a week.