My white count has been on a steady decline for the last year. Taking Rituxin every 4 months. Dr says that patients white counts usually don’t go down on Rituxin, but it’s listed as one of the side effects. Anyone else ? Also, is it normal for the PR3 to be normal one time and high the next without being in a flare?
I have taken Rituxin, twice, a year apart, not as often as you.
I had no problem with my white blood count. I believe it stayed the same, at
least it was not "flagged" in my every 3 months blood test.
Could it be something else is going on, best bet talk to your doctor about it, tell him you are concerned.
Dr says it’s the Rituxin and the solution is to add low dose Prednisone back. Just seems like another pill is always the answer. I was dx’d with GPA/Wegener’s 2 years ago and have taken Rituxin every 4 months since. I’m noticing in the UK that people generally don’t take it this long or often....
I am in Illinois, USA.
I believe if the side effects are consistent, then its best to speak to your GP.