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Does anyone have experience with Rituxan or Remicade for RA?

Posted by Alta Net @altabiznet, Mar 24 3:02pm

I have tried a couple of medications for my inflammatory arthritis. Methotrexate worked but produced some weakness and dizziness along with skin rashes. Actemra also worked but caused GI cramps. Humira worked as well and was well tolerated. All biologics eventually produce anti-bodies that cause resistance to the drug and therapeutic effect gets diminished as a result.

My next step would be Rituxan or Remicade. Does anyone have experience with these drugs? What kind of responses and side effects?

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pb50 | @pb50 | Jul 16 10:50am
In reply to @breakingbadmom "@pb50 Hi, Rituxan for me was a miracle drug for about 1 1/2 years until my..." + (show)
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@pb50 Hi, Rituxan for me was a miracle drug for about 1 1/2 years until my throat started itching during infusions. Not much down time after infusions but your body will let you know when it is time for another infusion. I loved it till I didn’t. Best wishes!!!!

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@breakingbadmom ... same to you!

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prestol | @prestol | Jul 16 2:49pm
In reply to @uconn76 "@lisalucier Thank you, my husband’s Mayo doctor approved the use of the biosimilars since Remicade was..." + (show)
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@lisalucier Thank you, my husband’s Mayo doctor approved the use of the biosimilars since Remicade was denied 2x. His first infusion of Inflectra is Friday. Fingers are crossed for a positive outcome.

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@uconn76 I have had Crohn’s for many years, and have taken both Remicade and Inflecta. Both worked equally well for me. Hopefully your husband will do well also.

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uconn76 | @uconn76 | Jul 16 4:52pm
In reply to @prestol "@uconn76 I have had Crohn’s for many years, and have taken both Remicade and Inflecta. Both..." + (show)
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@uconn76 I have had Crohn’s for many years, and have taken both Remicade and Inflecta. Both worked equally well for me. Hopefully your husband will do well also.

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@prestol thank you for your reinsurance on taking these drugs. Glad the drugs are working for you!

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