Reviewer: gwen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
had RA for 28yrs infliximab worked for 8yrs , had 6 infusions of retuximab , shingles and rashes are a problem but the drug does work , long term steriod use together with others doesnt help my particular case , im down for my 19th opp in july 2012 on my spine , it has been delayed due to the retuximab (have to wait 3 months after infusion)methatrexate and leflunomide must be stopped for 3 wks too ... Show Full Comment

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had RA for 28yrs infliximab worked for 8yrs , had 6 infusions of retuximab , shingles and rashes are a problem but the drug does work , long term steriod use together with others doesnt help my particular case , im down for my 19th opp in july 2012 on my spine , it has been delayed due to the retuximab (have to wait 3 months after infusion)methatrexate and leflunomide must be stopped for 3 wks too.
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Reviewer: jane freeman, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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after first infusion started breathing problems they went ahead with second one ended up with bronchtis and terrible shortness of breath now on three inhalers and antibotics not much improvement

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after first infusion started breathing problems they went ahead with second one ended up with bronchtis and terrible shortness of breath now on three inhalers and antibotics not much improvement
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Reviewer: Renee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Just had my 1st infusion and had no side effects.

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Just had my 1st infusion and had no side effects.
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Reviewer: John, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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First infusion APRIL 2009 second infusions March 2010 since late June have suffered dry cough sometimes leading to slight chest pains but RA fine

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First infusion APRIL 2009 second infusions March 2010 since late June have suffered dry cough sometimes leading to slight chest pains but RA fine
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Reviewer: Sally, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My mum died from breathing problems within 4 months of taking this drug. She had no previous breathing problems at all and also suffered a minor heart attack before she passed away. I wouldnt take this drug if it was the last thing available on this planet.

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My mum died from breathing problems within 4 months of taking this drug. She had no previous breathing problems at all and also suffered a minor heart attack before she passed away. I wouldnt take this drug if it was the last thing available on this planet.
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