User Reviews for Rituxan intravenous

I have cll; started rituxan when wbc hit 288.after 2 rounds wbc went to 4.Been healthy for 2 years so far. 2008-present

My first infusion seemed to affect me less than the second. The main side effect has been a severe headache for at least 24 hours after each treatment. Looking forward to learning the outcome after completion.

After the effectiveness of Enbrel started I tried Remicade with no luck. Rituxan has given me a new lease on life. I am able to do things I haven't done in years. 6 hours is a long time in a chair along with 2-3 days of fatigue, but it is worth every minute to feel good for 6 months.

I am afraid of listing my problem..is so bad..I had numbness in my toes and a surgeon did a triple bye pass of my legs.. 5 days after I recieved my dose of rituxan...now i think that it was the drug and I was put through hell ....7 operations and lots of infection and los of blood loss, i hade t5 liters of blood. would like to hear if anyone else had similar experience. thanks p

I have had a violent reaction on 3 occasions I have had this medication.

I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and CLL Leukemia in June 2009. By August, I was critically anemic and losing weight uncontrollably. The Dr. placed me on IV chemo, including Rituxan, Cytoxan, and Fludarabine at 4-5 week intervals. The treatment literally saved my life and has given me a future. It's tough for three days after the drugs are administered, I can't eat or drink much during that time and keep it down, but thereafter OK again. The medications helped me, my blood numbers are going in the right direction, body weight is easier to maintain, and energy levels greatly improved! One issue with the Rituxan: I had a strong allergic reaction to it (scalp itching, rash on abdomen, shortness of breath about 15 min into the IV). Even though I was given Benadryl beforehand, they had to give me a Hydrocortisone IV to stop the allergic reaction. Thereafter, Benadryl + Hydro became part of my chemo regime, and I could take the Rituxan OK.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and CLL Leukemia in June 2009. By August, I was critically anemic and losing weight uncontrollably. The Dr. placed me on IV chemo, including Rituxan, Cytoxan, and Fludarabine at 4-5 week intervals. The treatment literally saved my life and has given me a future. It's tough for three days after the drugs are administered, I can't eat or drink much during that time and keep it down, but thereafter OK again. The medications helped me, my blood numbers are going in the right direction, body weight is easier to maintain, and energy levels greatly improved! One issue with the Rituxan: I had a strong allergic reaction to it (scalp itching, rash on abdomen, shortness of breath about 15 min into the IV). Even though I was given Benadryl beforehand, they had to give me a Hydrocortisone IV to stop the allergic reaction. Thereafter, Benadryl + Hydro became part of my chemo regime, and I could take the Rituxan OK.Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with RA about 8 yrs ago and have been in remission for about 5 years. Had been on Enbrel until fall 2008 (flu shot?) when flare prompted dr to put me on Humira. Started having severe monthly flares after receiving seasonal flu shot Oct 2009 (now banned from flu shots!). Had 1st Rituxan infusion mid-Jan 2010 and 2nd 2 wks later as directed. 1st dose stopped RA from traveling within my body several times per day, and helped lower body immensely just after 1 day. Upper body joints remained inflamed and painful. 1 day after 2nd dose left my joints virtually pain-free; range of motion still limited though. Side effects remain of nausea, sweats, chills, but I'll take them over the joint pain anyday as they are temporary. Both times I was prepped with tylenol, benedryl, and an steroid so I no adverse reaction during the infusions. Definitely a good thing so far!Read More Read Less

Recently completed 2 year quarterly maintenece following four months of Ritoxin combined with Fludaramine. IGM fell from 6000+ to normal range with very little side affect. Hoping to hold it down

6 sessions of initial treatment with rituxan has failed to stop mantle cell lymphoma. Now on aggressive maintenance therapy with rituxan and velcade

I had acute ITP and was given this drug four times. I had a very uncomfortable reaction during my first session, throat closing, sweating, etc. But the nurses slowed the drip, gave me steroids and slowly started up again. I did not have any other reactions. It has been over a year since my last treatment. My platelet count was 5,000 when I started and has been well over 200,000 for more than a year. This drug appears to have cured my ITP, and for that I am thankful. However I now have a serious case of GERD (chronic reflux). One of my doctors suggests that the drug may have caused this because it is a very powerful drug and can be very hard on the rest of your body. But the bottom line is: I WOULD recommend this drug for treatment of ITP. It was unpleasant and it may have caused another problem, but it worked to raise my platelet count.Read More Read Less

Was diagnosed in June 2008 with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) First round administered July, 2008 had an initial allergic reaction consisting of itching, hives, was given an antihistamine and continued treatment without incidence. 2nd round Sept. 2008, pre-treated with antihistamines, no allergic reaction and no remission. Side effects included loss of equilibrium, memory impairment, progressive paralysis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Patient died in July 2009. While this is not common, the fact that it is an untreatable and 100% lethal condition, it must be noted in order to assure a truly informed consent, as it is a possible complication to the administration of this medicant.Read More Read Less

I've had RA for over 20 years and 5 total joint replacements.I've tried every drug my doctors have recommended. This the first drug that has truly worked.

well ive posted here before, here we go as i posted before i was taking 500mg every 4 months. wasnt helping so i asked dr. to go full throttle 1000mg 2 weeks apart.then none for 6 months. i feel like hell!!!! joints are stiffer pain is more intense,migraine headaches,shakes,uneasy feeling in my chest.minor sporadic chest pains and horrible flu type fatigue. but i asked for it. ra is a nasty invisible disease. its been 4 days since last infusion.ill post again in awile to let the world know my outcome.Read More Read Less

Have NH Lymphoma. On my 6th out of 8th treatment. Have had some fatique, nausea. Drinking a lot of water thru out the treatment has helped-couple of gallons per day. Beverages with electrolytes help as well. Also am given demerol while receiving Rituxan. Really helps with any reaction during infusion. Have had lymph nodes become enlarged during the treatment period. Dr. said it's just waxing & waning-scary. Have 2 treatments to go and no port. Hope this works, Dr. is very optimistic. 2nd round of Lymphoma-had radiation first time.Read More Read Less

Was given this drug for NHL. After 6 doses the disease is in remission.