Infliximab Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Infliximab may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Infliximab - for the consumer

Infliximab

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Infliximab:

Back pain; headache; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; runny or stuffy nose; stomach pain or upset; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; cough; dark brown-colored urine; dizziness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; flu-like symptoms; flushing; joint or muscle pain; numbness or tingling of the skin, arms, or legs; painful urination; rash on the cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun; red, warm, or painful skin; seizures; severe or persistent stomach or back pain; severe tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; sudden unexplained weight gain or loss; suicidal thoughts or attempts; swelling of the hands, legs, or ankles; trouble swallowing; unexplained loss of appetite; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual lumps; unusual vaginal discharge or odor; upper respiratory tract infection; very pale skin; vision changes; weakness in arms or legs; white patches or sores in the mouth; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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