Has anyone out there been on Rituxan and had positive results from it?
I am going to be starting on the medication Rituxan in the next week. I have never been on an infusion medication before for my RA. I have been doing research on this medication but am feeling anxious and apprehensive about it. Has anyone out there been on Rituxan and had positive results from it? What about side effects? Would greatly appreciate any information you could give me.
Twila,
Thanks for reaching out to us and posting this question. We understand that starting a new treatment plan can cause some anxiety we are here for you. While I do hope the community can provide you with some personal experience on this treatment plan, keep in mind different treatments affect everyone differently. I thought this article might be helpful, full disclosure- PLEASE read all the way to the end! It is super helpful!: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/rituxan-ready/ Please check back with us and let us know how you are doing. Thanks for being here! Warmly, Lauren (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
Hi Twila. On top of the great article from Lauren (it is what I first thought of for a response, right down to noting that you needed to get the update at the end), I thought you might be interested in this article from our editorial team on Rituxan, including a link to an additional piece on side-effects: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/treatment/rituxan-reviews-how-well-does-it-work/. Some of the information may be redundant considering your research, but information is power. Best, Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team)
