RITUXAN/METHOTREXATE

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For those with Medicare it's under part b as the hospital bills for it.

Deb rn

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On Feb 12, 2010, at 11:48 PM, " mbdomby " <mbdomby@...> wrote:

Had a rhematologist appt. today and he suggested I try Rituxan and Methotrexate.

After Enbrel quit working, I have tried Humira for 3 months without any results.

Currently I am talking Voltaren and Prednisone.

Does anyone have any experience with the Rituxan? ly, the possibility of

getting the PML brain infection scares the hell out of me.

Also, if you have taken it, was it covered under your prescription or major

medical insurance? I read something on the mfg. website that led me to believe

it was covered by prescription insurance but I thought someone in the office

told me it was a major medical deal. Cost could definitely be the deal breaker

for me.

Please let me know of your experiences with Rituxan. I need to be convinced.

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Hi -

I have been on rituxan for several years. My insurance does not cover it but my

doctor was able to get it thru a drug assistance thru I think it's giotech at no

cost to me. My RA is in remission right now - that has been the best drug for

me!

in snowy SC

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On Feb 13, 2010, at 12:48 AM, " mbdomby " <mbdomby@...> wrote:

Had a rhematologist appt. today and he suggested I try Rituxan and Methotrexate.

After Enbrel quit working, I have tried Humira for 3 months without any results.

Currently I am talking Voltaren and Prednisone.

Does anyone have any experience with the Rituxan? ly, the possibility of

getting the PML brain infection scares the hell out of me.

Also, if you have taken it, was it covered under your prescription or major

medical insurance? I read something on the mfg. website that led me to believe

it was covered by prescription insurance but I thought someone in the office

told me it was a major medical deal. Cost could definitely be the deal breaker

for me.

Please let me know of your experiences with Rituxan. I need to be convinced.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 

I have been on RITUXAN METHO SINCE 8/29/09 and have not any major side affects.

I do get a little nauseous for a day or two but that's it. I am set for my

second infusion in March 2009 and looking forward to it since I do feel alot

better, nothing else worked for me previously. I suggest if nothing else has

work for you take the Rituxan and star feeling better.

 

Mousie in Calif