Are you suffering from Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Sponsylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Plaque Psoriasis? If so, you may be taking Remicade or Infliximab to help treat the condition. The dosage you will be given varies by the condition being treated. Before you take this medication, you must be checked for active tuberculosis as well as latent infection. If you have heart failure, you cannot take Remicade. Be aware of these issues and discuss any Remicade Side Effects with your doctor so you can determine if this is the medication for you.

When you take this medication, you should be aware that, in addition to any Remicade Side Effects you may experience, you are also at a higher risk of developing serious infections of the organ systems and sites. These infections may leave you hospitalized and may be fatal. Before you are given this medication, you need to let your doctor know if you have been exposed to tuberculosis, have had opportunistic infections in the past or have a chronic or recurrent infection. The same is true if you have traveled or lived in areas where endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses are common. Any other underlying conditions that may increase your risk of infection should also be discussed with your medical professional.

The most common Remicade Side Effects include nausea, upper respiratory tract infection and headache. Infections were the most common of all. Other side effects to be aware of include abdominal pain, diarrhea and dyspepsia. You may suffer from sinusitis, pharyngitis, coughing and bronchitis. If you develop a rash or pruritus, this may be a side effect of the medicine also. Others have reported overall fatigue or pain while a few have reported hypertension or a urinary tract infection. All should be reported to your doctor to see if any changes need to be made to your medication.

Severe Remicade Side Effects that have been seen in less than 2% of patients include overall edema or an allergic reaction. Constipation and intestinal obstruction have also been reported in a small percentage of patients along with hepatitis and dehydration. If you notice any of these, get emergency help immediately and alert your doctor to your need for treatment. He or she can then best determine the proper course of action as it relates to your medication.