DMARD Medications

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Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) slow the advancement of rheumatoid arthritis. They reduce inflammation and joint damage. Taking DMARDs may lead to a remission. Common DMARDs include methotrexate (Rheumatrex), sulfasalazine (azulfidine) and lefluenomide (Avara).

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Ask the Expert: Methotrexate Side Effects

Posted by Mark Borigini, M.D.

Dear Dr. Borigini, I have been living with RA for about 8 years, diagnosed at age 25. I have been taking methotrexate and having good results with this treatment. My frustration however, is two fold. I have been unable to lose weight or to lower my cholesterol despite diet and exercising regularly. Can methotrexate can cause these two side…

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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, commented on Antibiotics, Methotrexate, and Flare-Ups Hi Immuno-Doc, Thank you for your comment. In this case, the…

02/19/13

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, answered Methotrexate & Fatigue....how long will… there's a fair bit of overlap between lupus and RA, but also some…

01/17/13

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, answered Has anyone suffered any kind of… Hi Viki, I haven't heard of that story, but even if it's true, such…

01/10/13

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Photosensitivity and RA: Protect… read that wrong (probably moved too fast). I'd love to check those sunglasses…

06/28/12

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