Inflectra and Pain: What Users Say

• Soc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

For Crohn's Disease "Insurance forced me to switch to Inflectra due to being cheaper for them for my Crohn's. I did not have a say, and insurance won't listen to Dr. recommendations. While on Remicade, I only had flare-ups 3 days a month during my period, but no other issues or side effects. Yet after only 2 infusions on Inflectra, I have multiple daily loose stools regardless of a healthy diet, as well as bloody stools at least once a day. In addition to Inflectra not preventing flare-ups, inflammation, and symptoms, Inflectra has incurred more issues that I didn't have previously: kidney pain, rib pain, joint pain: shoulders, wrists, ankles, nausea, headaches, severe fatigue, Charlie horse cramping in my hands, where I can't move my thumb; it's completely contracted. I'm in my early 40s with a toddler to try to keep up with, as well as a career to maintain, and this isn't fair to me or my family."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2020

For Ulcerative Colitis "Was on REMICADE. Everything was great, and I was back to feeling normal and in remission for a long time. My insurance company did a mandatory med change so they could save a little bit of money. Now I'm in major pain again, going through a flare-up and near having to go to the ER to get help. One dose of Inflectra was all it took to mess me up again. My insurance won't even let me back on REMICADE. I truly hope no one else has to be forced on Inflectra."

• NUR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2023

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have advanced ankylosing spondylitis and have been on several meds over the years. I was on Remicade for years until insurance said I had to take Inflectra. I have been on this med for 2-3 months and immediately noticed it was less effective than Remicade, with increased pain all over my body. My sleep has been more interrupted, which affects everything. As I am writing this, I just realized my Inflectra infusion was 4 days ago. The infusion before this I remember talking to my wife about pain and feeling crappy after 6 days post-infusion. I get infused every 6 weeks, and as I read it saves the insurance about $332 per 100 mg of this med. I do not recommend this cheaper med, as you will get what you pay for."

• Ser...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2023

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have only gotten one infusion so far, but going in for round 2 tomorrow afternoon. I have noticed a difference. It took about 3 days to kick in, but I have no pain or stiffness. I’ll update my post soon."