After having severe RA for 25 years and trying everything under the sun, this drug changed my life. I'm more active, have lost weight, am happier because I feel like me again, the me that disapeared when I got this disease. I even had to warn my grown kids that they were seeing a side of me they'd never experienced. That's a good thing.:) I've had two sets of two infusions 6 months apart. I've bee...
after first infusion started breathing problems they went ahead with second one ended up with bronchtis and terrible shortness of breath now on three inhalers and antibotics not much improvement
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/24/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.7
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I first received this drug for CLL & found it also controlled joint swelling & pain. At that time RA was suspected but not yet clinically diagnosed. I have had RA for several years now & this is the only drug I take. My insurance wouldn't pay for it for a while & I tried 3 other RA treatments of which none worked. Blue Cross of Al now has a policy for moderate to severe RA & will pay for 2 infusions every 6 months. 4 infusions every 36- 48 months worked better.
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monetthecat | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/7/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My wife waas given this dangerous drug in 2007 because she had low platelet count and it was presumed to be caused by her body's immune system. Rituximab surpressed her immune system so much, she became infected in the hospital with MRSA blood stream infection and died from septic shock.
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jlcrn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/2/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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I have severe RA with lupus that has been unresponsive to all other medications or I have had severe side effects from them. I have had 2 infusions and after 1 month I am at least now able to stay out of bed all day and seem to be improving slightly. I did have severe nausea for about a month but no other problems
I was diagnosed with follicular cell Non Hodgkins Lymphoma stage iv April 2005 Treated with RCHOP followed with Retuximab alone. No recurring symptons in blood tests or Pet scans.
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acejim | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/18/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.7
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Other than spending several hours being infused, no problems.
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Jmaker | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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I have the complication of Lupus along with the RA. I had the IV in Sept. 2008 and still experience pain, fatigue and weakness. Other complication include diabetes, HBP, high cholesterol. So I do not if this was the most effective treatment for me. I also take 15-20mg prednisone, plaquenil, methotrexate, vicodine and iburprofen. I feel like I am loss this battle after only 2 years.
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sv0516 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/29/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis. I was given Rituxin three times. There was no improvement, so the therapy was stopped. I did develop a bowel obstruction 3 months after the last infusion, but no one indicated a connection between the two. A review on this site by a Lupus patient who had the same thing makes me wonder.
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foxythedog | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/4/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Prescribed for SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS / SLE / LUPUS. Rituxan worked as great as it did terribly. It eliminated my severe symptoms but also triggered a life-threatening bowel obstruction. If the bowel obstruction had not happened, I would absolutely still be on it. Other than the bowel obstruction, I didn't have any side effects. I wish I could find something that works as well as the Rituxan did, but obviously, I can't take the Rituxan again.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/29/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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I had the medication 6 months ago this is the longest between treatments. I am going tomorrow for another. Looking to have a great holiday without so much pain.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2008
Condition: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Overall rating 4.7
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I was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma almost 5 years ago. I got chemotherapy and additional treatment with Rituxima. True, there wre side effects like depressions but they wre also treated successfully. So far, I have had no relapse but have been in total remission.
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mjanecook | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
10/3/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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My husband had tried all the drugs Remicade,Enbrel, Arava, Kineret and nothing worked. He was on varies dugs walking with 2 canes and his hips were deterioting, he became a test patient in 2005 on Rituxaman and within 2 weeks he could see improvement his joints began to reduce and after the second infusion he was ready for a hip replacement. This was a life saving drug for him but this isn"t the same for evwryone
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/12/2008
Condition: Follicular Lymphoma
Overall rating 5.0
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I have indolent NHL; I have had rituximab beginning in 2002 and never had any problems
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/28/2008
Condition: Recurrent or Resistant to Treatment Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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I now have the JC virus with PML due to the use of Rituxan. I only have maybe 9 months to live. I would have rather died with NHL than to be like I am now. I am paralysed on my left side & and totally disabled. I've used this medicine for about 3 years. Sure it made my NHL go into remission, but I am now dying from the treatment.
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SARA | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/6/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.3
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RA patient since last 6 years tried other medicines not worked advice by doctor to take 2 infusion with interval of 2 weeks. First infusion was on Jan 6 2008 and second 21 Jan 2008. Presnetly I am cortizone tables. Advised by doctor the effect of medicine will start after 20 week. I have swelling on my face and still get pain with minor exersion. Please advice and help
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/26/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.3
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Rituxin has helped my RA. I am working full time and have more energy. I have hope.
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Jody | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/17/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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After having severe RA for 25 years and trying everything under the sun, this drug changed my life. I'm more active, have lost weight, am happier because I feel like me again, the me that disapeared when I got this disease. I even had to warn my grown kids that they were seeing a side of me they'd never experienced. That's a good thing.:) I've had two sets of two infusions 6 months apart. I've been taking 500 mg of Sulfasalazine daily, but not sure if I really need it. All my labs are normal now. Wow am I happy.Read More Read Less
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Dlyn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/6/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I had my 2 doses October 2006. My hands were crippled and I was in severe pain. I felt better after the first dose, but after my second dose I was in remission. I have had no pain or side effects from this treatment, and I have not had to take this treatment again. My RA factor is zero. I would recommend this treatment to everyone who had rheumatoid arthritis. The only problems I had right after taking the treatment was nausea and hair loss. The nausea went away in about 2 months and my hair grew back very thick and curly (which I have never had curly hair).Read More Read Less
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debbie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/18/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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this medication has changed my life. i am know able to do things on my own and i have not received a flare up in a year.
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