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Has anyone out there ever been treated with Rituxan for SLE Lupus? |
I am going in for my very first treatment and am a little scared. I haven't heard of many people who have had this treatment for lupus, and I just don't know what to expect. Nausea? Loss of energy? Some new drugs are also becoming helpful in dealing with lupus at the cellular level. One drug receiving a great deal of attention for lupus is rituximab, known as Rituxan. This drug is having success in studies in achieving remission and getting rid of many of the more serious health effects of lupus. Side effects: Headache, nausea, facial flushing, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fatigue, decrease in amount of urine, weakness, fever, chills, pain at the tumor site, joint or muscle pain, stomach pain, sore throat. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain, cough, diarrhea, increased thirst or urination, tingling of the hands or feet, flushing, unusual bleeding or bruising, sweating, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fast/slow/irregular pulse, chest pain, slow or shallow breathing, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin. If you have hepatitis B, rituximab may infrequently cause the infection to worsen. Very serious liver disease could occur (during or within several months after rituximab treatment). Seek immediate medical attention if you develop persistent stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, extreme fatigue, yellowing eyes and skin. Treatment with antiviral medication is usually given to control hepatitis B. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. |
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