Comparing Imuran vs Remicade

For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus I'm a women age 39. I've been on Imuran for over 4 yrs. Before taking Imuran I was on methotrexate and Lyrica which I had EVERY SIDE EFFECT to. But when I switched medicines and began the Imuran it was very helpful! I could tell a big difference in how I felt. I also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis as well. Over time and up to this point I'm feeling I need something stronger or even different. I can't tell that I have any known side effects from Imuran. Doctor suggested I try Benlysta. I'm scheduled to start that in two weeks! I'm very nervous because of some of the side effects but you never know until you try! Hope this was helpful! Best of luck!

For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Had an allergic reation about three weeks into treatment. Broke out in hives. Was taking it for Systemic Lupus.

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I'M 32 AND I'VE HAD CROHNS NOW FOR 14 YEARS. REMICADE WAS A GOD SEND BUT ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME. I STARTED OFF LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WITH I.V EVERY 8 WEEKS. THEN AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS IT WAS WEARING OFF FASTER SO THEN EVERY 6 WEEKS. THEN EVERY 4 WEEKS THEN IT WAS BACK ON THE STEROIDS ALONG WITH THE 4 WEEK TREATMENT. WELL AFTER 6-7 YEARS ON REMICADE IT WASN'T WORKING ANYMORE. I DO RECOMMEND IT BECAUSE I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING RIGHT NOW TO GET THOSE 6 YEARS BACK BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I WAS BECAME IMMUNE TO IT I FELT 20 TIMES BETTER THEN COMPARED TO NOW. SINCE THE REMICADE NOTHING HAS WORKED FOR ME SINCE.

For Crohn's Disease, Maintenance I am 24 and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease a year and a half ago now. I've been receiving this infusion for the past 12 months. The relief was brilliant bar constantly catching coughs, colds and flu's but it was worth it as I could lead a normal life again. My infusions were every 8 weeks and could take anything up to 4 hours but my remission time between infusions began to steadily decrease. I have now had my 9th infusion and receive them every 5 weeks. My body has grown an immunity to the drug and my doctor is changing me onto Humira as a last resort to avoid surgery. Hope this helps somebody.