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@Cherylg87 

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Cherylg87

Ocrevus— itchy throat?

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with MS in 2012 when I was 25 years old. I was on Rebif injections 3x a week for 12 of those years. I started Ocrevus and have had 3 infusions so far. All of those times I have experienced itchy throat. Before I even start my infusion, they give me Tylenol, Benadryl & Prednisone (intravenous). However, after about an hour or two into it, I still get itchy throat. It scared me so bad this last time!! I thought my throat was going to close- had a major panic attack right there! They stopped it and gave me another Benadryl does but now I feel so anxious about it happening again next time. Has anyone ever experienced this?
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@ashes304
@ashes304
 

That is very scary , You definitely need to talk to your doctor about that. I have been in ocrevus Since July 2024 and I have had no issues knock on wood

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@Originalyeti
@Originalyeti
 

Hi @Cherylg87 , I’m also on Ocrevus, I’ve had three infusions and have a reaction, but it gets less each time as your body gets used to the drug… my entire head goes bright red 😆I look like Mr Beetroot Head! It really itches for about an hour then goes off.. last time it was less bad, and I’m hoping my next one in a few weeks will be fine…

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