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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)
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@debbiee

My son was diagnosed with RA when he was 17 years old. Currently, he has been prescribed
Rituxan infusions gives his C-Reactive is 1500. He is 52 years old and has poly-articular RA,
which means it is in every joint. I am concerned about the side effects of Rituxan.
He will begin the first 8 hour infusion @ Mayo in Rochester followed by another 2 week later,
and thereafter, every 6 months. Please share your experience with this biologic regarding
any side effects.
Thank you and stay well,
Debbie

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 3 11:16pm

@debbiee. First off, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m glad you found this site before your son has his infusion. I’ve had rituxan infusions 3 times for a different autoimmune disorder and I’ve no side effects. I’ve always felt so much better after my infusions!
Unfortunately all drugs have side effects, but every person reacts differently. Most don’t have any reactions at all. Tell your son to ask the doctor if there is something like Tylenol that might make him more comfortable with the infusions.
What mostly concerns you about the side effects of rituxan?

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upnorth6 | @upnorth6 | Jul 4 9:33am

Best to your Son's treatments. I have received Rituxan via Mayo every 4 mos for past 9 yrs (RA/Sjogrens/lupus/MS) with good results. Prescribed Tylenol & benadryl prior each infusion. Usually tired, funky few days after, then get a second wind a week or so later. Can always tell when getting near to next treatment as my RA pain level is extreme, so I know it's around the corner! Took about a month for me initial results

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