Rituximab for Bullous Pemphigoid User Reviews
Brand names: Rituxan, Truxima, Ruxience, Riabni
- Pho...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 27, 2016
"I had 2 infusions in June, 2 weeks apart. Had a severe reaction with the first infusion and a mild reaction with the second infusion. Have not noticed any changes in my condition. I've read it might take up to 3 months to see the effects of rituximab. Am still taking azathioprine, prednisone, and doxycycline to manage symptoms."
- Ano...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 29, 2025
"I started getting infusions in 2023. Started every 6 mos, two wks apart. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and then I got bullous pemphigoid. The medication worked great, I haven't had a flare-up since 2023. I haven't really had any side effects. I think it's a good medication, but the possible severe side effects do concern me."
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"I had 4 rituxan infusions last year. Discontinued all meds in Dec. 2016. Symptoms returned within 2 weeks. Blood work in Jan. 2017 showed my numbers were still as high as when I was first tested a year earlier. Started again with the azathioprine and have had 4 rituxan infusions this year. Will not know if infusions worked until I have more blood work. My infusions take approximately 5 hours to avoid most side effects."