Today...1st Remicade Infusion

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babygreens

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Posted 3/1/2010 9:36 PM (GMT 0)

I had my first Remicade infusion today. I feel very tired and a little out of it. Is this common?

jujub

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Posted 3/1/2010 10:05 PM (GMT 0)

I'm always tired for the rest of the day after my infusion. I use the excuse to rest and order out for dinner. Usually by the following day I'm back to normal.

Christine1946

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Posted 3/1/2010 11:14 PM (GMT 0)

I was tired after my first three infusions, but I believe it was more from the Benedryl the nurse put in my IV rather than from the Remicade itself. I asked her to just give me half the dose of Benedryl with my 4th infusion. She did so and I wasn't nearly as tired. Still flaring though sad

GLOVE

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Posted 3/2/2010 2:59 AM (GMT 0)

Yes I am tired after my infusions and the next day I feel achy and tired as well.

Hoogie

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Posted 3/3/2010 3:01 PM (GMT 0)

I'm groggy the day of the infusion (benedryl) and usually feel tired the day after.

Dr-A

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Posted 3/3/2010 3:17 PM (GMT 0)

I never do the benedryl or tylenol, so I really don't notice any difference.

WIMOMOFTHREE

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Posted 3/3/2010 3:56 PM (GMT 0)

I'm always tired and achy after my infusions for about a week. Just try to take naps and take it easy. I hope this works for you. I also take tylenol and hydrocortisone before my infusion. I don't notice any difference.

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