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How effective is rituxan (rituximab) for arthritis?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/21/2013

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