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Has anyone ever been treated with rituxan (rituximab) for sle lupus?
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Yes: There are a number of trials using Rituximab (rituxan) for the treatment of lupus (sle). It's effectiveness is unclear as 2 large randomized trials (explorer and lunar) did not find a benefit for rituximab.
Answered 1/2/2015
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