Remicade and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

This is a study of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) among people who take Remicade. The study analyzes: the time on Remicade when people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), gender and age of these people, the severity of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), how they recovered, and common conditions and drugs used besides Remicade. In total 79,722 Remicade users are studied. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA and is updated regularly.

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Remicade

Remicade has active ingredients of infliximab. It is used in crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis. Commonly reported side effects of Remicade include infusion related reaction, fever, breathing difficulty, pneumonia, chest pain.

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) has been reported by people with osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis.

On Apr, 23, 2013: 79,722 people reported to have side effects when taking Remicade. Among them, 34 people (0.04%) have Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma).

Time on Remicade when people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) * :

Gender of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Remicade * :

Age of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Remicade * :

Severity of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Remicade ** :

How people recovered from Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) ** :

Top conditions involved for these people * :

1. Rheumatoid arthritis (34 people, 100.00%)
2. Prophylaxis (34 people, 100.00%)
3. Premedication (9 people, 26.47%)
4. Ankylosing spondylitis (7 people, 20.59%)
5. Crohn's disease (5 people, 14.71%)

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Top co-used drugs for these people * :

1. Rimatil (34 people, 100.00%)
2. Unknown adrenal hormone preparations (34 people, 100.00%)
3. Rheumatrex (34 people, 100.00%)
4. Antihistamines (34 people, 100.00%)
5. Gaster d (34 people, 100.00%)

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

** Reports from social media are used.

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On eHealthMe, Remicade (infliximab) is often used for crohn's disease. Find out below the conditions Remicade is used for, how effective it is, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.

What is Remicade used for and how effective is it:

• Remicade is used in:
  • Crohn's disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Psoriatic arthritis

Other drugs that are used to treat the same conditions:

• Remicade alternatives:
  • Crohn's disease (23 drugs)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (46 drugs)
  • Ulcerative colitis (22 drugs)
  • Ankylosing spondylitis (14 drugs)
  • Psoriatic arthritis (18 drugs)

Could it be a symptom from a condition:

• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) in Crohn's Disease (6 reports)
• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) in Rheumatoid Arthritis (72 reports)
• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) in Ulcerative Colitis (3 reports)
• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) in Ankylosing Spondylitis (4 reports)
• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) in Psoriatic Arthritis

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Drugs in real world that are associated with:

• Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma)

Comments from related studies:

• From this study (3 days ago):

I had my Remicade infusion (it also includes a corticosteroid - not sure of the name) on Tuesday. Same dosage as normal. Previous reaction to infusion 4 mos prior due to Benadryl, which was removed from the infusion thereafter. Doc prescribed 3000 unit Vitamin D.
On Tuesday, I ate normally. At about 7pm, my blood sugars dropped to 67. (I am NOT a diabetic, however my 16 yr old son is a type 1, and when I was dizzy he took note and tested me.) He gave me a juice and it came right up to 110.
On Wednesday, normal day again. Ate normally. At about 7pm I took a short easy walk, not even breaking a sweat, and felt extremely dizzy and shaking uncontrollably, felt I was about to pass out. Again tested, and came out at 48. Immediately ingested juice and brownie which made me feel much better.
Today (Thursday) I tested midday and it was 98.

Trying to figure out why I dropped my blood sugars. This is NOT normal. I have not had blood sugar problems EVER in the past.

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• From this study (2 weeks ago):

Had infusion remicade 6 vials like normal every five weeks for last three years. A week ago had infusion and got flu like symptoms. Cough fever and chest pains . Aches all over and joints hurt . Got diareha and feel like no energy still 7 days later. Never had this happen

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lisa on May, 3, 2013:

I am not a male a 45 year old female

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• From this study (4 weeks ago):

Low grade fever (99.8) for about 3 weeks prior to onset of resp. fail. No other symptoms. Labs were normal.


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• From this study (1 month ago):

Since starting Remicade on Jan 31, 2013 and taking 2 more treatments to date I have expierenced a change in my taste buds. Everything I eat or drink tastes funky - sort of a metallic after taste. Is this a common side effect?

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• From this study (2 months ago):

Special concern have ra & cops
Increased side effects and/or increased risk of death & or serious problems

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