rituxumab with other drugs

[mille]

Hi, I am new to this site and wondering if anyone would know if it is safe to take methetrexate and sulfasalazine and plaquenil along with rituximab.

[watson3]

??? Who ordered them. You need to ask the person who. Instructed You to take them.

Can't advise you, but for safety you need to take advice from your medicall from your medical team

Good luck

Carole.

[mille in reply to watson3]

Hi Carole, I was put onto Rituxumab Infusions about 2 months ago and told to continue with all the other drugs but when i was checking out the drugs on a site, it says they can cause interactions, so i'm now a bit worried and when i asked again was told to continue with them, just wondering if anyone else on rituximab taking them all.

[watson3]

Hopefully someone on The site will be able to give you constructive advice. Does sound like a combination of substances. You are right to question if you have doubts.

I hope you get it sorted soon. That is the great advice line for all of us.

Hoping for a positive response for you.

Carole.

[Victoria-NRAS Partner Moderator NRAS]

Hi Mille

I think this question is probably too medical to ask on here, as even if you get a response from a patient that is on the same comination, this would not mean that it is definitely suitable for you, as everybody's experiences are different. Certainly if this is what is being prescribed by your rheumatologist they must consider this safe, but if you are concerned it would be worth asking them why they feel you need such a combination and whether that's the long-term plan or whether they intend to take you off of some of those drugs in time.

If you are still concerned you could perhaps ask the hospital pharmacist about this combination as well, and there's always the option of seeking a 2nd opinion (a GP can refer you to another rheumatologist for this).

Kind regards

Victoria

(NRAS Helpline)

[mille]

Hi Victoria,

Thank you for your reply. I think the plan is, if the rituximab works then i can hopefully reduce them over time.

millie