Clinically, common side effects associated with use of Rituximab in Rheumatoid Arthritis include infusion reaction, chills, infections, body aches, tiredness
low white blood cell count. Sometimes, it is associated with certain life-threatening side effects including the return of active hepatitis B virus infection with sudden and serious liver problems including liver failure, and death, other serious infections that can lead to death, heart problems, kidney problems, and stomach and serious bowel problems including blockage and tears in the bowel that can sometimes lead to death.
You will need to tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms or if anyone close to you notices these symptoms: confusion or problems thinking, loss of balance, change in the way you walk or talk, decreased strength or weakness on one side of your body, blurred vision or loss of vision.
