It also says "This medication can lower the body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, chills, or persistent sore throat." and "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."

That's what happened to a lady on the fibro newsgroup. She was getting more and more fatigued on it. She ended up with pneumonia (twice, if I recall) in hospital, after (I think ) 7 or 8 infusions. She was treating RA and
lymphoma. She sounds so much better now that she's off of it.

PS: nobody go to that newsgroup. It's currently in the worst mess (for other reasons), I've ever seen .
J

Quotes from :  http://www.rxlist.com/drugs/drug-5206-Rituxan+IV.aspx?drugid=5206&drugname=Rituxan+IV

"Headache, nausea, facial flushing, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly."

"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."

I have no experience with this drug but would adhere to the above advice if I were experiencing your side effects!"

Good luck to you and sending hugs for you too!

from Shelagh     @     http://clik.to/lupus

Has anyone received Rutuxin foe arthritis symptoms?  My joint pain had

Hello and Welcome, I was infused with Rutuxin about 2 yrs ago to help
with my Platlets. They used to drop to 1,000 or less which isn't good
because then I couldn't breath and would end up in the hospital. I was
infused 3 times and my platlet problem has not been a problem since
then. Thank god. While being infused in the hospital they would give me
a shot of Benadryl so that I wouldn't feel dizzy.Are you being infused
in the office? You should ask about Benadryl, A shot works faster and
then you close your eyes and try to sleep. Hope this helps
Feel better
Maureen

Has anyone received Rutuxin foe arthritis symptoms?  My joint pain had
become very difficult to manage and after the FDA approved the use of
Rutuxin my Rhuemie started this therapy on me.  The joint pain has
diminished dramatically but I am concerned about side effects.

About two weeks after the first infusion, I began to experience
frequent episodes of dizziness, light-headedness, I feel like I am
going to pass out after I stagger.  I have been able to just hold on to
something until it passes but I am concerned.  Any input is
appreciated.

I am looking forward learning more from you all.  FInding this group on
Lupus is new for me.
I have been diagnosed for over ten (10) years now and have managed to
keep working with the help and cre of my Rhuemie.  We have been
unsuccessful in ever getting off the predisone.  Every time we below 6
mg I experience a full flare - yuck!