a Re: Friend with RA had stroke

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Excellent info, a.

~Rainy Sue

RE: [ ] Friend with RA had stroke

> Hi Mike. I haven't heard of Remicade causing strokes, but

> anything is

> possible.

> I've searched for articles that may link Remicade to stroke,

> but didn't come up with anything.

>

> I did however find on

> http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/infliximab_ad.htm#AR

> that hypertension is listed as an adverse reaction, so

> stroke would definitely be

> possible.

>

> Here is the prescribing information from the

> http://www.remicade.com site:

>

> There are reports of serious infections, including

> tuberculosis (TB) and sepsis. Some of these

> infections have been fatal.

> Tell your doctor if you have had recent or past

> exposure to people with

> TB. Your doctor will evaluate you for TB and perform

> a skin test. If you

> are at risk, he or she may begin TB treatment before

> you start REMICADE.

> If you are prone to or have a history of infections,

> currently have one,

> or develop one while taking REMICADE, tell your

> doctor right away. Also tell your doctor if you have lived

> in a region where histoplasmosis is

> common or if you have or have had a de-myelinating

> disease such as multiple

> sclerosis.

> There are also reports of serious infusion reactions with

> hives, difficulty

> breathing, and low blood pressure. In clinical

> studies, some people experienced

> the following common side effects: upper respiratory

> infections, headache,

> nausea, cough, sinusitis, or mild reactions to the

> infusion such as rash

> or itchy skin.

>

> Hope this helps.

> a