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December 31, 2025
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A MGteam Member

I just started CellCept maybe three weeks ago I do find I have more energy but not sure where that’s coming from but I’ll take it

January 1
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Are you wondering if combining CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) with your current medications might help, since you're not feeling improvement from rituximab yet?

It's worth knowing that rituximab can take time to show results. Some people don't notice significant improvement right away, and it may take several months to Show Full Answer

Are you wondering if combining CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) with your current medications might help, since you're not feeling improvement from rituximab yet?

It's worth knowing that rituximab can take time to show results. Some people don't notice significant improvement right away, and it may take several months to see the full benefits.

CellCept is indeed used as an immunosuppressant for MG, and some people do take it alongside other treatments like prednisone. It's one of several immunosuppressive options that doctors may recommend to help control MG symptoms.

Since you're not feeling a difference yet, this is definitely something to discuss with your neurologist. They can help determine whether:

* You need more time for the rituximab to work
* Adding or switching to another immunosuppressant like CellCept might be beneficial
* Your current prednisone dose needs adjustment

A MGteam member's experience might differ from yours, so it's important to work with your doctor to find the right combination for your specific situation.

December 31, 2025
A MGteam Member

I saw results right away but we're all different 🤷🏾‍♀️

January 5
A MGteam Member

Pretty much since the diagnosis of my MG, I have been on Cellcept- at 1500mg two times a day. All other medications were added to this. I had IVIG, then Plasma Asphresis ( stopped that because the port created a blood clot in my neck), back to IVIG at a lower dose. Did that for 18 month (every three weeks). Additionally, I was given Prednisone ,.but side effects at high doses are intolerable. Went off IVIG for a few months after a pacemaker was placed, but started into flares again quite soon..New neurologist and new approach, she prescribed Rituximab. I have had two rounds of Rituximab six months apart. As long as nothing traumatic happens or illness, this seems to bring me the most release from symptoms that I have had! The second dose took a little while to improve me, do to a fall which knocked me down pretty far ( no pun intended), and then illness. Now that I am recovered from both of those things, I'm doing surprisingly well!
My doctor explained that Rituximab must be in your system for a few weeks to get the full effect. We help it along with small doses of prednisone for a few weeks. Because of the fall and the cold, I was on prednisone for almost two months after my infusion. I am not on prednisone at thia time Now I know how things "work" I can plan for the down days I know are coming.

January 2
A MGteam Member

Hoping you can talk to your doctor soon and adjust your treatment to better help your MG! Working closely with my doctor on my treatment has made a big difference for my well- being with MG. Im taking Soliris and mestinon. I’ve been able to do a lot more since starting it, and no breathing issues. So thankful. Hang in there and keep fighting to feel better!❤️🎶 praying for you!

December 31, 2025

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