Rituxan and B-lymphocyte count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

B-lymphocyte count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Rituxan (rituximab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Synthroid, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have B-lymphocyte count increased when taking Rituxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64,282 people who have side effects when taking Rituxan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rituxan?

Rituxan has active ingredients of rituximab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 64,791 Rituxan users. Check the latest studies of Rituxan.

What is B-lymphocyte count increased?

B-lymphocyte count increased is found to be associated with 44 drugs and 63 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of B-lymphocyte count increased.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

64,282 people reported to have side effects when taking Rituxan.
Among them, 12 people (0.02%) have B-lymphocyte count increased.

Could Rituxan cause B-lymphocyte count increased?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Rituxan when they have B-lymphocyte count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have B-lymphocyte count increased when taking Rituxan? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have B-lymphocyte count increased when taking Rituxan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rituxan? *

Bricanyl: 3 people, 25.00%
Synthroid: 3 people, 25.00%
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 16.67%
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: 2 people, 16.67%
Benadryl: 2 people, 16.67%
Calcium Carbonate: 2 people, 16.67%
Atarax: 2 people, 16.67%
Aranesp: 2 people, 16.67%
Epinephrine: 2 people, 16.67%
Fenofibrate: 2 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides B-lymphocyte count increased? *

Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 50.00%
Infusion Related Reaction: 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 3 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 25.00%
Peripheral Swelling: 3 people, 25.00%
Head Injury: 3 people, 25.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pemphigus (any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters): 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 1 person, 8.33%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rituximab (the active ingredients of Rituxan) and Rituxan (the brand name). 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?

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