Rituxuban

[Daytek]

Have just had my first infusion 6days ago having been unable to tolerate Azathioprine or MMF. Am currently on Prednisolone 10mgs but am having abdo and back pain. Should I increase my prednisolone until the Ritixuban kicks in. I have PAN vasculitis.

Thanks x

[Main1234]

Hi the RTX can take 12 weeks plus to begin to work, it’s a slow burner as someone else informed me. I would contact your consultant and discuss your ongoing medication and also your abdominal and back pain.

Are these new symptoms for you?

Good luck and stay safe

[Daytek in reply to Main1234]

Thanks for answering. I’ve had abdo/back pain on and off but this is more constant and a bit colicky in nature. It’s taken me a long time to get down to 10mgs of Prednisolone so would rather not if it’s something that would go away when the Rituximab kicks in.