Msm and Rituxan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Msm (methylsulfonylmethane) and Rituxan (rituximab). Common drug interactions include fall among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Msm and Rituxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Msm?
Msm has active ingredients of methylsulfonylmethane. It is often used in joint pain. eHealthMe is studying from 1,210 Msm users. Check the latest studies of Msm.
What is Rituxan?
Rituxan has active ingredients of rituximab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 64,792 Rituxan users. Check the latest studies of Rituxan.
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19 people who take Msm and Rituxan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Msm and Rituxan, by gender? *:
female:
- Fall
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Pain
- Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Poor quality sleep
- Weight increased
- Bone pain
- Burning sensation
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Msm and Rituxan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Ankle fracture
- Arthropathy
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
- Pain
- Weight decreased
- Wrist fracture
50-59:
- Joint swelling
- Musculoskeletal disorder (disease of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
- Open fracture
- Synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane)
- Arthropathy
- Drug effect decreased
- Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Pain
60+:
- Blood pressure increased
- Fall
- Genital disorder female (diseases of female genital tract)
- Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels)
- Osteosclerosis (an elevation in bone density)
- Weight increased
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 73.68%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 10.53%
- Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 5.26%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.26%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 5.26%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Rituxan:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Msm and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylsulfonylmethane and rituximab (the active ingredients of Msm and Rituxan, respectively), and Msm and Rituxan (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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