Itching all the time think its the remicade

zinov

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Joined : Dec 2005

Posts : 72

Posted 2/24/2009 8:11 PM (GMT 0)

hello all
I have been on remicade for 4 month with full remission since taking it
but the bad part is that my all body even my eyes itching since then
I am pretty sure its the remicade that cause this
is this side effect known from this drug?
if so what can i do to stop it

Lonie

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Joined : Feb 2005

Posts : 6448

Posted 2/24/2009 8:39 PM (GMT 0)

Zinov; do they give you an antihistamine while administering the Remi, such as Benedryl or Claritin? This might help with the itching right now. If it keeps on, please call your doc.

JoMarie

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Joined : Dec 2008

Posts : 55

Posted 2/24/2009 9:14 PM (GMT 0)

Have you had liver enzymes checked lately? I'd definitely let your doctor know....

quincy

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Posts : 33769

Posted 2/24/2009 11:52 PM (GMT 0)

Absolutely call the doc and get your blood drawn for liver enzyme checks.

I don't know if Remi causes itching, and it could quite well be that, but best to deal with it asap.

Keep us posted.
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