How soon can I expect to see results with Rituxan, and how long will they last?
In studies, some Rituxan patients have experienced symptom improvement just 2 weeks after their first course of treatment. These patients were also treated with methotrexate and methylprednisolone prior to infusion, which may have influenced results at 2 weeks. However, Rituxan patients showed better symptom improvement than non-Rituxan patients at 8 weeks. And for many, that improvement lasted through 6 months. Studies have shown that if you continue to take Rituxan, it can continue to provide 6 months of that same symptom improvement.
