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Waldenstrom's: Should I take the new medication (rituximab)?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 23 4:43pm | Replies (50)
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@zeedee1

Just received second rituxin infusion for Waldenstroms and non hodgkins.Side effects much worse than first. Been running fever last night. Can’t sleep. Pretty lethargic this morning.5 more to go is this normal after second round? Should I let fever run course of takectylenol. On so many meds so a little Leary about taking more. They gave me about an hour of pre meds before infusion. Thanks in advance.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Jan 10 4:23pm

@zeedee1. I’m so sorry to hear you’re having another reaction to the Rituxin. Fever is listed as a common side effect of Rituxin after an infusion. But if it lingers you should call your doctor’s office and let them know. Usually Tylenol is ok to take but it’s better to talk to a NP first before going ahead with that. Hopefully you perk up soon! How high was your temperature?

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