I have nothing but good to say about this drug! I have used it for 4 years and it has changed my life! I only have infusions once a year and have not had any adverse side effects. It is wonderful!
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My first infusion was on January 24, go for my second infusion on February 7th. Hoping for good results
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93225 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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I was hoping that this medication would be the "ONE" that worked. No such luck. Had an adverse reaction to it within the first 2 hours. Oh well on to the next one.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/1/2008
Condition: Follicular Lymphoma
Overall rating 5.0
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Miracle drug! I was at Stage 4 non-hodgkins lymphoma and after my first treatment my spleen and lymph nodes were all normal and the fluid around my lung was gone and after my 4th treatment I was cancer free and have been for 3 years now. I did receive Rituxan every six months for two years to prevent the cancer from returning and had no side effects! Great drug!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/8/2008
Condition: Other
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i have SLE I took this medication for treatment of my joint pain. I had a severe rash on my body but went for the second treatment. In the infusion room I got extremely dizzy that they slowed down the drip, however a few minutes later I developed a rash on my face and swelling of my hands and pain in my back. A week later I got a rash all over my body, my heart was beating so fast I went to the ER for dehydration. It was an extremely scary and horrible experience, I would NEVER do it again no matter how much my joints hurt. Now with a low dose of Prednisone and Methotrexate I am doing fine.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/2/2008
Condition: Other
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My hematologist perscribed this medication for my chronic ITP (platelets below 5,000) and I had already had my spleen removed for the initial occurance 9 years ago. The initial treatment was very unpleasant, it gave me hot and cold flashes, chronic cough and my throat went numb. In the three following treatments they increased the benadryl and decadron they gave me prior to initiating treatment which caused no side effects during the treatment but for 12-48 hours I have facial flushing, swelling of my hands and feet, headaches and trouble sleeping. I also have horrible heatburn and feel fatigued all the time. On the bright side my platelets are up and better than they have been in 6 weeks. The excellent medical care I have received helps also. All in all I would recommend it but only as a last resort.Read More Read Less
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dawsonjim1 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/27/2008
Condition: Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
Overall rating 4.0
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Hadno reactions to it. No nhl symtoms as of yet
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Nichole | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2008
Condition: Other
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I have SLE & pulmonary HTN. HX of CHF, Liver failure, Lupus nephritis. Never been in remission. Cardiologist was against me taking this med. I feel great. Have had no side effects. Next treatment 2 weeks. I am already able to breathe better. I am very excited at the thought of possibly going into remission.
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4/2/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/13/2008
Condition: Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia
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Today Feb. 13,2008 this drug killed my brother. He had a heart condition but was given this drug anyway. It totally destroyed his lungs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Other
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This drug worked for me. I had ITP and was down to 4,000. I know have 175,000. I had no problems with this drug.
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Sally | 55-64 | Female | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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I have nothing but good to say about this drug! I have used it for 4 years and it has changed my life! I only have infusions once a year and have not had any adverse side effects. It is wonderful!
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/28/2007
Condition: Other
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Rituxan IV has been every effective in the treatment of my ITP (autoimmune disease). My platelets have risen in number. I am so thankful to my doctor and physcian assistant for looking for alternative methods of treatment for my autoimmune disease.
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vwohllaib | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/30/2007
Condition: Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
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I take tylenol and benedryl before treatment. That helps with any possible side affects. (fever and allergic reaction). When I get the infusion it takes 5 hours, they give it very slowly to determine how it will affect you. My blood pressure usually goes down, which is not serious, but it happens. I am fortunate that I do not experience any other side affects from the drug.
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Joy1010123 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/18/2007
Condition: Follicular Lymphoma
Overall rating 5.0
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After just two treatments with Rituxan, I am cancer free. That was within 6 months after being put on Rituxan for Follicular lymphoma.I had no side effects from this drug. This drug has saved my life. I am very greatful for this wonderful drug.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Other
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It was used as an alternative treatment for my Auto-Immune Disease (ITP). The treatment sessions was unpleasant. The results of the treatment have been amazing. I've been at a stable level for 9 months now. Thank you Doctors & Nurses!
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R. Holcomb | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
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Year 2000 macroglobulinemia diagnosis. Year 2003 surgery for ovarian cysts(benign) resulted in a 6-month bout with MRSA and vancomycin blood transfusions. 9months after clearing up MRSA and being released to my oncologist, I had 5300 IGM and 7.2 hemoglobing, and was down to 92 lb. from l35. Enter 4 weekly Rituxan treatments; within 2 weeks of last infusion, I woke feeling better...not long later IGM of 550, hemoglobin of around 12. This was early 2004. Today hemoglobin is under 9,IGM 2500,blood viscosity 2.0 I'm tired and experiencing some new complaints. Tomorrow I, if things go well, start a re=take of 4 Rituxan treatments. Wish I could tell how they'll turn out...or maybe I don't. Rita Holcomb Read More Read Less
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