Rituximab and Methotrexate

[-Mii]

Who takes this together please as apparently it works better together?

[Lolabridge]

Yes I believe it does. Shame I couldn’t tolerate MTX so only have the Rituximab. Still I find it works very well for me.

[-Mii in reply to Lolabridge]

Same as me just Rituximab! but apparently specialist said it works better together In long term? ...

[Hidden]

Most drugs can be supported with MTX so I’ve been told

[-Mii in reply to Hidden]

Yes the specialist said it definitely works better with both long term! Thank for reply

[AgedCrone]

Most people are prescribed Mtx along with Rtx & do well on it.

My rheumy decided the side. effects I eventually experienced on Mtx precluded taking it again,,,,so I have been on Rtx infusions alone very successfully since 2016.

[-Mii in reply to AgedCrone]

Thanks for Reply glad it’s good for you too!

[bpeal1]

I think most people do. However I couldn’t tolerate it. I take leflunomide and sulphasalazine along side mine. My consultant said the leflunomide would do a similar job to the methotrexate.

[-Mii in reply to bpeal1]

That’s interesting thanks for reply .

[Hidden]

I was onRitux and Mtx together for 11 years. If you take a biologic with an amimal protein in it the mtx helps stop you rejecting it.

[-Mii in reply to Hidden]

My specialist seem to think the Rituximab works better with . Thanks for reply 😁

[madme1]

I take 6 metho that was all I could tolerate, then have had rituximab infusions every 6/8 months. They are looking change this due to Chrohns disease. First time I had it felt tired for a few days, but then felt like someone had put duracell batteries in me. Due to Covid 19, have now not had I fusion for a year so can't wait for telephone appt on 9th. Some side effects with me included red hot burning patches on my face, that calmed down when I applied Rosacea cream. Sometimes get upset stomach, but grateful just to be able to move. I also take sulphasalazine, (salazoprin) as well as prednisone.

[-Mii in reply to madme1]

I had a blushed face for a couple of days after infusion but once it kicked in Was great for me too!

[Winnie53]

Working for me👍😉

[-Mii in reply to Winnie53]

Me too glad it works well for you too ! 😁

[Hidden]

I find Rituximab works well on its own for me. I always felt nauseous taking methotrexate. X

[-Mii in reply to Hidden]

I did find my hair was very thin on top! Thanks for reply X