User Reviews for rituximab intravenous

Rituxan has greatly reduced the size of my affected lymph node sites. The most notable side effect is an uncomfortable itching rash on my lower leg for the past six months.

I have vasculitis. Diagnosed 2006. Been on Prednisone, Methotrexate, Cytoxin, Imuran... Nerve damage in my feet, legs,hands, head. Did 4 infusions of Rituximab IV, six weeks ago (last one June 23,2011). Don't feel so great.Lot's of weakness,shaky. Saw the Doc yesterday; waiting for labs. I'm scared of PML. Hope for the best!

Ihave found this drug to be very effective in trating my nhl and my ra. No problems for me and my ra systoms cleared up very quickly Idid experience a little nausea.

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

Just had my 1st infusion and had no side effects.

One day after first treatment, I woke up feeling more energy than I have felt in many months, when the lymphoma first started making me tired. For me, it is a miracle drug. So far, no side affects I know of.

I have follicular lymphoma stage 3iE, I was treated with this drug for 8 weeks, then follow up treatment every 3months. I was diagnoised in July 2009. Have been in remmision since. It's a great Drug. Would reccomend it to anyone. Today is 9/27/2010. It also helped with my arthrtis.

First infusion APRIL 2009 second infusions March 2010 since late June have suffered dry cough sometimes leading to slight chest pains but RA fine

Three treatments for Systemic Lupus. Each produced a full year( and a couple of months more) remission.

My mum died from breathing problems within 4 months of taking this drug. She had no previous breathing problems at all and also suffered a minor heart attack before she passed away. I wouldnt take this drug if it was the last thing available on this planet.

Got very sick during first treatment.(Vomiting,chills,fever,dizziness) Excellent response to next 3 treatments using mid-way meds (Benadryll). Stage 4 Cancer now in remission ! (Also received a series of needles to raise hemoglobin & white blood count.)

While having my first dose of rituximab I had an allergic reation (after only 25% of the drug)so the treatment was stopped. Several weeks later I ended up getting PCP (pneumonia) and spent 2 weeks on a ventilator and 3 weeks in the hospital. Now I am very careful of ANYTHING that gets into my body. BUT I will still try and work with and around the medications.

i have seronegative ra and have been living in total hell for 6 yrs, i have tried all other tnf blockers,enbrel,remicade,etc with no relief, i had my second infusion today with no steriods due to we have identified prednisisone and the pre steriodal injection before infusion, my first infusion i had a racing heart and so far today im fine , i will give an update in a few weeks to help others,

My first infusion was in July 2006 and it saved my life. I could hardly walk. I was getting ready to file for disability and then my doctor suggest Rituxan. It worked in the first 2 weeks and I have been using it ever since. I tried every drug used for the treatment of RA and this drug is wonderful. I advise if anyone out there who has not gotten any relief from all the TNF drugs. Try this one. Good luck.

I had my two infusions in April, 2009 and so far have no improvement in my pain and fatigue. I have also developed a vaginal infection which will not clear up. I have tried all the other drugs before this, so am very disappointed that I have not experienced any improvement in symptoms as yet. Heres hoping.

This was the first drug that ever helped all the fatigue and fever and chills. My sed rate went from 69 to 7. If I had this drug years ago I may of not had so much damage.

My husband was diagnosed in 1997 with RA tried Remicade,Enbrel,Arav, Kineret with little to no relief by 2005 he was on 2 canes almost unable to walk his hands were unable to make afist his Dr. told him of Rituxan in 2005 and he received his first treatment in March and second in May by the time of his second treatment he was on one cane and his hands were able to once again start to close now he walks 2 miles a day nodules have disappeared and only has pain occasionally he receives a treatment once a year and I am very happy to see walk unassisted. He isn"t able to return to work because of some deformaties that were caused prior but at last i still have him.Read More Read Less

I received my first infusion in April 2008. I am going to have my second inifusion within the next month, as some symptoms are returning. That's 11 months between treatments. I had no side effects at all. I take Arava 20 mg. every day. I feel so good I can barely remember how awful I felt. Prior to Rituxan, I tried Remicade and Embrel. Both were effective for a short time but did not last. I am looking forward to a great summer without pain.