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Dx w/ra & malt nhl, severe feet swell, rash and extreme bone/joint pain after 2nd dose of rituxan (rituximab). will this go away? how long do side effects last??

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If you are having: A side effect of a medication you don't wait for it to go away you inform your physician IMMEDIATELY!!!!

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Answered 7/29/2014

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Let your doctor know: Hypersensitivity reactions can occur with Rituxan (rituximab) particularly after getting a second dose. I'm sure they pre-medicated with steroids but that is not fool proof. Without seeing you it may be just a mild inflammatory reaction from getting a medication like Rituxan (rituximab) which would subside in 7-14 days, but I would call your doctor ASAP to make sure it is not a more serious reaction.

Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

Dx w/ra & malt nhl, severe feet swell, rash and extreme bone/joint pain after 2nd dose of rituxan (rituximab). will this go away? how long do side effects last??

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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