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Posted 1/14/2014 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I have been off Remicade for about 6-7 months (the tail end of my pregnancy, and a few months of breastfeeding), and I'm about to go back on it, as I'm starting to flare.

Does anyone know if I have to do the loading doses again, or do i just do the regular 8 week intervals ?

I'm going to see my doctor soon, but I thought someone on here might be able to answer my question, or at least give me their opinion.

Thanks!
Posted 1/14/2014 4:03 AM (GMT 0)
I've never off Remi but from what I understand, once you stop for as long as you have, the loading doses are required again to help it build back up in your system.
Posted 1/14/2014 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Did your GI tell you to stop Remicade while pregnant? From what I've read and heard was that there are no issues with continuing your Remicade through pregnancy and breast-feeding. I have heard though that once you stop, there could be an issue once you restart that it is no longer efective.
Posted 1/14/2014 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
You might want to get your anti-bodies checked, you could have problems (serum sickness) restarting if your numbers are too high.
Posted 1/14/2014 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Stopped working for me when I was off it for 6 months.
Posted 1/14/2014 7:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, my GI and I decided together to be off as of 30 weeks in my pregnancy, and we also chose to not be on it while breastfeeding. I know 'they' say its ok, but for my peace of mind, I didn't want to stay on it. You honestly never know.

I have been off Remicade a few times before, and never had any issues with its effectiveness when restarting. Just haven't been off of it for this long. Hopefully it still works
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