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Adalimumab HUMIRA® WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Try to avoid close contact with people who have infections. Adalimumab affects the way your immune system works, so you may be more prone to infections. Also, even a mild infection such as a cold…

Steroids WHEN SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL HELP? People taking steroids can on rare occasions require urgent medical attention. You should contact your doctor: If you experience mental health problems, feel depressed, high, or your moods go up and down. Contact your doctor or go to the Emergency if…

Infliximab REMICADE® WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Immediately after an infusion, you may feel tired and drowsy, especially if you have had medication to reduce side effects. For this reason, it could be a good idea to arrange for a taxi or…

Methotrexate WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Try to avoid close contact with people with infections. Methotrexate affects the way the body’s immune system works, which can make you more prone to infections. Even a mild infection, such as a cold or sore throat,…

Infliximab REMICADE® WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Try to avoid close contact with people who have infections. Ustekinumab affects the way your immune system works, so you may be more prone to infections. Also, even a mild infection such as…

Steroids WHAT SPECIAL INFORMATION SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR DOCTOR? Make sure you tell doctors and nurses treating you about any of the following: Infections. Oral steroids can both make infections more severe and mask symptoms of infections. Also let them know if you have had Tuberculosis (TB) in…

HOW SAFE ARE IBD DRUGS? Before drugs are licensed in Canada, they go through rigorous research and clinical trials on thousands of people. This process can take many years. Drugs are licensed by the Health Canada. The Health Canada plays an active role in ensuring that you have access to…

Steroids SHOULD I BE DOING ANYTHING TO PROTECT MY BONES FROM OSTEOPOROSIS? Steroids can affect bones by decreasing the rate at which the bone-building cells work, which accelerates bone loss. How seriously the bones are affected usually depends on the dose and length of steroid treatment. Guidelines recommend…

Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine WHAT ARE THE MOST LIKELY SIDE EFFECTS? All medicines can cause unwanted side effects, although not everyone will get them. Estimates suggest side effects occur in around one in five people taking azathioprine and mercaptopurine, and can occur at any time during treatment. Side effects from azathioprine…