Warnings
It is important to understand certain facts about rituxan. Studies show that the medication can cause severe brain infections, which may result in death or disability. It would help to call your doctor immediately if you experience any problems with thought, vision, muscle movement, or speech. The symptoms usually start slowly and exacerbate after some days.
Studies show that rituxan can cause hepatitis B to reoccur or worsen. Therefore, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider if you have ever been diagnosed with this condition. You may experience severe skin conditions when using rituxan. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience mouth sores or painful skin. You should also contact your doctor if you experience severe skin rash with pus or blistering peeling.
You may experience certain side effects when using Rituxan. It is important to speak with your healthcare provider if you feel weak, dizzy, short of breath, light-headed, pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, chest pain, or sudden cough.
Avoid taking a live vaccine when using rituxan or coming in contact with someone who has just taken a live vaccine because the virus can be passed on to you. Examples of live vaccines to stay away from include, the nasal flu (influenza) vaccine, zoster (shingles), varicella (chickenpox), yellow fever, typhoid [1], rotavirus, rubella (MMR), mumps, and measles [2].