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Pembroke Pines, FL

After my Ocrevus infusion, how long should it be before the effects are felt?

November 12, 2023
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A MyMSTeam Member

I usually feel the effects right after am to tired to even walk for 24 hours

November 12, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I was tired after & the next day a little, but nothing like after rituximab infusions. I also started feeling better almost immediately, which was much better than after rituximab. I never felt much better after rituximab & felt worse about 2 months in, turns out I developed anti-rituximab antibodies after the 1st infusion. So compared to that, Ocrevus has hardly any negative side effect, and pretty immediate positive effects.

November 13, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Ocrevus works for the long haul. If it works for you (you don't have any relapses), you should keep getting it. It wipes your B cells out, because that is what causes relapses and further damage. My last MRI was clear!

November 12, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I typically feel "washed out" and tired for a couple of days after an infusion. From what I've read Ocrevus wipes out over 90% of the B-cells of our body's immune system in only a few days after the infusion.

November 12, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I get tired but also had headache for a few days

November 13, 2023

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