Can i take methylprednisolone with remicade infusion?
A patient on both drugs would have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, or Chron’s disease, or a related immune mediated condition. The management of these conditions is usually (if not ALWAYS) overseen by a specialist, who monitors the side effects of the drugs closely. Remicade in particular is very expensive & has the potential to cause profound immunosuppression, thus patients are always watched closely. The bottom line is YES, patients do receive treatment with both drugs quite commonly – the risk is increased immunosuppression & increased susceptibility to infections, which is a risk which has to be weighed against the benefits by the patient & physician involved.
