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Rituxan is not so bad...
Hi Jules,
Hope your Rituxan (Rituximab) infusions will go well for you. I went through it myself to increase my platelets awhile ago. During the first infusion, my throat started feeling scratchy, but a little more Benadryl took care of that. The next three infusions I mostly slept through.
They do take a while though (anywhere from 3 to 5 hours depending on how slowly they decide to run the infusion for you based on your body's reaction to it) so be prepared. I brought my knitting, a book, lunch, and made a day of it! But, the Benadryl makes me sleepy, so, by the time it wore off, I was awake, the infusion was done, and I was on my way.
Best of luck,
Gloria
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Gloria, early 50s, dx SAA Summer 2007, Pred July 07, Rituxan Aug 07, dx PNH Feb 2008, ATG Apr 08, began Soliris 5/31/11
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