A board to discuss the anticipated multiple sclerosis treatment Rituxan.
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2 years ago
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Rituximab iv and intrathecal with valtrex
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Anonymoose »
5 years ago
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Hopefully I am jcv negative so we can proceed in October.
If all goes well, we'll be following standard protocol for ebv-related post transplant...
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CSF results are in...high IgG, normal albumin, high IgG/albumin ratio, >12 ocbs unique to CSF (last test was 9 and I think the lab dudes should be...
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Last post by Anonymoose
3 months ago
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Anyone getting Rituximab for PPMS?
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I know the FDA has fast tracked the ocrelizumab trials but is there anyone out there with PPMS or SPMS getting the infusions?
I know of someone...
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I am looking for individual opinions of current users
Bump :smile:
I guess many Msers with progressive ms are now taking/have been taking...
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Last post by zen2010
11 months ago
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Two weeks post Rituxan
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marcstck »
10 years ago
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Thanks for getting this board up and running. For me, at least, it's a very welcome addition...
Had my second Rituxan infusion on September 19, and...
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I am so glad to read these posts on Rituxan, and thank you all.
I have resisted taking Rituxan, despite my neurologist's enthusiasm. When I inquired...
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Last post by n1234
11 months ago
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Long term effects
I was recently approved for this medication. I am also on the much younger spectrum in the population of MS.
Does any one have any long term...
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Last post by n1234
11 months ago
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Last post by MSUK
1 year ago
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Time it Takes for Rituxan to Work on MS
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This month I had my first two infusions of Rituxan to treat my RRMS and I am wondering how long before I 'feel better?' Should it be immediate - once...
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Thanks for attention.
I always take a pill vitamin D.
I don't have cancer any more.
My MS is getting worse after chemitropy. After taking vitamin D...
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Last post by lyndacarol
1 year ago
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Progressive MS trial of Rituximab is stopped
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) say a small clinical trial of a progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment has been stopped...
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Another interpretation of the study's failure on the Bart's ms blog...
Csf cd20+ B cells were significantly depleted. However, at study dosing...
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Last post by Anonymoose
2 years ago
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first infusion (RRMS)
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yammerschooner »
6 years ago
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just had my first infusion today.
i am still classified as RRMS and am probably doing quite well compared to many people who use these boards....
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Back again, two years later.
I'm still convinced Rituxan is a great medicine. It has arrested my MS progression for almost four consecutive years....
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Last post by yammerschooner
2 years ago
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Side effects from Rituxan?
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savvymavi »
4 years ago
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I am switching from Tecfidera to Rituxan, due to several new brain & spinal cord lesions despite being on Tecfidera for 13 months. I am wondering...
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Never posted before! I've been on Rituxan for a little over two years. Initially, I received two doses (two weeks apart) per six months as others...
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Last post by kjcm
3 years ago
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Rituxan if JC+?
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lampnerjones »
4 years ago
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I was diagnosed way back in 1991 (22 years ago). I've been incredibly lucky and passed up until about 3 years ago. I'm still mobile but have some...
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In a case series, there were 4 total cases of PML in rheumatoid arthritis treated with rituxan out of 129,000 exposed, suggesting risk of 1/25,000; 1...
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Last post by centenarian100
3 years ago
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Need feedback on the use of Rituxan
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My neuro made a personal call to me this morning. My ms is acting particularly aggressive lately. He wants me to start rituxan. Does it work for you?...
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I was diagnosed in Feb this year,although, as usual,with hindsight there were a few warnings for a couple of years prior. Double vision, numbness in...
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Last post by Rabies
3 years ago
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Last post by MSUK
3 years ago
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"Inexpensive" B cell depletion. Low dose IT rituxan...
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Anonymoose »
3 years ago
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Rapid depletion of B lymphocytes by ultra-low-dose rituximab delivered intrathecally
ABSTRACT
Objective: We are conducting an open-label phase 1b...
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I think the new pms-rituxan studies are exploring the possibility that the treatment failed because IV administration barely penetrates the cns. The...
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Last post by Anonymoose
3 years ago
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Rituxan infusion schedule
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pballer76 »
4 years ago
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I'm currently in Gilenya 2 months. I haven't had my blood work to see if I can remain on Gilenya.
I am interested in Rituxan as my neuro has...
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Hi, I had my fist infusion of RITUXAN on 4/27/15. First infusion was 500mg I will have my 2nd infusion on 5/11/15 1000mg, then I go in every 6...
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Last post by Mockmom
3 years ago
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Immortalized mser B cells produce brain autoantibodies
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Anonymoose »
5 years ago
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Couldn't fit a decent title in...sorry if that was a bit misleading.
Immortalised B cell lines from multiple sclerosis patients produce...
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I would be interested to hear the details of the cases in which intrathecal rituxan fails with CNS B cell lymphoma. There are a number of studies,...
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Last post by Anonymoose
4 years ago
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Moving to Rituxan from Tecfidera
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xpsychiatricmd »
5 years ago
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I have been battling MS since 1999. Finally got diagnosed with SPMS. I have been without a spleen since 1974 due to trauma. Going for Rituxan from...
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Hey guys. I'm sorry to hear that some of you are having trouble getting rituxan in the United States.
Unfortunately, pharmaceutical companies would...
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Last post by centenarian100
4 years ago
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Last post by MSUK
5 years ago
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My first Rituxan infusion
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AndreaEv »
5 years ago
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After waiting 6 months for approval, being on no meds during the wait, I am excited to start the Rituxan. However, I am anxious/nervous about the...
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Hello to all,
I wish I had good news. Went for my first infusion but was told that my insurance, ( AETNA ) would not authorize Rituxan as it is not...
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Last post by xpsychiatricmd
5 years ago
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Rituximab may be an effective treatment for SPMS
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Targeting B cells implicated in progressive multiple sclerosis with rituximab (Rituxan) therapy might help patients diagnosed with the disease,...
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Have been recommended Rituxan for my SPMS. Looking forward being evaluated by Oncologist. Any personal experience board members want to share?
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Last post by xpsychiatricmd
5 years ago
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Rituximab Relation to ocrelizumab
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CureOrBust »
5 years ago
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It turns out that Rituximab patent expires in the US in 2015. This means that, by the time the phase III is over, the patent will be over too. So, no...
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It turns out that Rituximab patent expires in the US in 2015. This means that, by the time the phase III is over, the patent will be over too. So, no...
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Last post by centenarian100
5 years ago
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FDA adds boxed warning to Rituxan
Boxed Warning of HBV Risk Added to Rituxan
The FDA announced today that rituximab (Rituxan) and ofatumumab (Arzerra) will now carry a boxed...
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Last post by NHE
5 years ago
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Last post by Anonymoose
5 years ago
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Last post by Anonymoose
5 years ago
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Last post by Anonymoose
5 years ago
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Very Successful Treatment with Rituxan
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I was given my first treatment of Rituxan in January of 2012. Within two days of the first treatment, I had a great elimination of my symptoms....
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I got chills etc... the first week or so and had my energy just flatline, but frankly I'm not sure I blame the rituxan for that. I'm at almost 3...
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Last post by Bender
5 years ago
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Copaxone or Rituxan
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Sqallismom »
8 years ago
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I have RR MS and have been using Copaxone for the last 3 years but my last MRI showed two new lesions on my spine. My Doctor has recommended Rituxan....
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My doc said that she would consider Rituxan for someone JC positive because the risk is lower, but I'm surprised they put you on Tysabri first. I...
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Last post by Bender
6 years ago
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no relapse
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We're into the second week of June. I hope that I'm safe now to post the news that this has been the first in ten years with no spring relapse (my...
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Hey L,
Just seeing how you are doing. I get Spring relapses too.....every year without fail. They are getting longer and stronger though:(
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Last post by LR1234
7 years ago
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first infusion
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ElMarino »
9 years ago
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I had my first infusion yesterday at the Royal London hospital. I experienced no side effects whatsoever. It took nearly five hours to complete the...
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Hey ElMarino,
Wondering how you are getting on.....did this drug help at all?
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Last post by LR1234
7 years ago
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Third PML case reported with Rituximab
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A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) has been reported in a rheumatoid arthritis patient taking rituximab (Rituxan) who had not...
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On the This Is MS website home page there is an article, PML Seen with Rituxan for Lupus dated December 20; is there a pattern here? Tysabri...
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Last post by lyndacarol
8 years ago
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Last post by MSUK
8 years ago
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Hellooooo
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This section is very quiet..
Does no one take this medication?
I had an infusion in November and, according to the studies that I am familiar...
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Reading... Yes, but I don't take that as it's not available here.
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Last post by Algis
9 years ago
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first infusion yesterday
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Had my first infusion of Rituxan yesterday at UCSF. Had a slight infusion reaction about two hours in that resulted in nothing more than a very itchy...
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And I had my second yesterday..
I really feel that it will stop my spring relapses. I only ever get them late winter/early spring, and perhaps it's...
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Last post by ElMarino
9 years ago
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9 years ago
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Last post by seeker
9 years ago
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Rituxan patients
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Artifishual »
9 years ago
Are there any others out there with RRMS that have taken Rituxan? or is it just me? curious as to what others experiences have been.
Thanks in...
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Last post by Artifishual
9 years ago
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new info? or not
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I didn't see this posted so.... here it is. Question, how does Rituximab differ from the other monoclonal antibodies such as Campath and Tysabri?...
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Right. Thanks for the correction.
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Last post by patientx
9 years ago
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Rituxan Found Effective in Subset of PPMS Patients
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marcstck »
9 years ago
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Here's an abstract from a study that will be presented at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology meetings in April.
In simple terms, it found...
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Yes sorry Mark that you had no results from rituxan. i saw your videos on another message board and also thought they were very cool. I have never...
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Last post by Artifishual
9 years ago
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My (unsettling) experience with Rituxan
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I hope this can help others decide whether or not to try Rituxan. Perhaps I did not make the right choice.
Three weeks ago, I had my first infusion...
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I received four infusions early last year and have not taken any other meds since. Before that I was taking pulse steroids. I did have a reaction...
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Last post by Artifishual
10 years ago
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Increased repair?
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CureOrBust »
10 years ago
For both RevImmune and Campath, you read about the surprising / unexpected decreases in EDSS. Has anything similar been noted for Rituxan?
I...
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Last post by CureOrBust
10 years ago
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post Rituxan blood work results
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marcstck »
10 years ago
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got my blood test results back today, and Rituxan has done what it was supposed to do, my B cell counts have indeed plummeted.
Now let's see if this...
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All the best to you Marc. I am rooting for you and Rituxan. A close friend works in immunology research and he could not say enough about the...
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Last post by Grumpster
10 years ago
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Finally !!!
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Artifishual »
10 years ago
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:D Alright!! Finally we get a place to talk about our experiences w/ Rituxan!! Thanks Thisisms !!!!
Well it has been about 7 1/2 months since my...
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Thanks man.
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Last post by Loobie
10 years ago
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What is Rituxan?
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patientx »
10 years ago
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Can someone provide some information on Rituxan? The little I know is that it is a monclonal antibody the targets B-cells. But is it being prescribed...
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hi patientx, for me it was prescribed off label, as I don't think it has been approved for ms yet!! Hopefully it will be in the near future. Rituxan...
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Last post by Artifishual
10 years ago
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