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A member asked:
How effective is rituxan (rituximab) for arthritis?
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Rituxan (rituximab): I would not recommend it for arthritis. It has serious side effects like b cell depletion.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Rheumatoid: Effective for rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis. Actually very effective for rheumatoid. Hope this helps.
Answered 4/21/2013
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