Does rituximab make you put on weight, as since taking it 2 years ago I have put on weight around my mid section. It's so depressing.

[Jamaal07]

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Hi,

I have had Rituximab for a year, and am just about to finish the second course. I too, feel that weight especially around my middle has not only increased, but seems impossible to shift. I looked online, and it appears that weight gain can be a side effect, also the steroid given first doesn't help. I am going to discuss it on Tuesday, with the doctor before my infusion.

Yes, it is really depressing. I do hope you feel a bit brighter soon, and will report back at what my Doctor says. Take care.

Jennyxx

[chrispe in reply to Hidden]

I asked about this before my second one given this week and the cause is steroid loading to stop reaction.i guess there's no way of changing it

[Jamaal07 in reply to Hidden]

Hi jenny, Did you get any feedback from your consultant 4 months ago about the weight increase, if so did he advise anything. Your right that mid section is the worse to shift I so active and watching what I eat, but it's not going anywhere.. Hope your well.

Sharon x

[sammiebabe70]

Hi, ive been on Hydroxy since feb and have had two steroids injections, ive gone from 9 stone to 15 stone!!!!! so not impressed!!! i am blaming it on the meds lol x

[Jamaal07]

Hi all

How are you all feeling now with your weight increases, is there anyway the medication can be given without the steroids base, are there any alternatives.? When I go for my consultant appointment in feb I will be asking for alternatives as putting on weight will cause more pain and deterioration in the future as we will be to heavy. When I first bought this up with my consultant he made out it was something I was doing.. Any advice is gladly appreciated.