Date: 20.02.2015
From: alan
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Subject: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Subject: Re: Sulfasalazine OR Methotrexate? I've just been diagnosed with RA (aged 72) and I've opted for sulfasalazine over methotrexate. I am currently on two tablets a day for a week and will increase the dose over three weeks till I'm on four a day. So far no side effects on my seventh day. When can I expect them, if I get them?
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: sleek Fox
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
I'm not sure. I took it last year for a few weeks. I didn't have any side effects that I could feel but it affected my liver (a particular problem for me) so I had to come off it. I have another friend who was on it for several years with very few side effects. It sounds quite hopeful if you haven't had any yet.
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: Alan
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Many thanks sleek Fox. It's all a new experience for me but thanks for the 'sounds hopeful'. Alan
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: Sleek Fox
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Not everyone gets side effects, Alan. I'm sure there's a fair few on here who are on Sulfasalazine without problems.
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: Sleek Fox
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Just a p.s., Alan. Have you had a look at Arthritis Research or NRAS website for further information on your treatment? There is a lot of info on there.
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
hi Alan , alot of us take both & I have for years with out side effects , in the link section above you will fine the charities mentioned by Sleek Fox , will worth checking out what other drugs are you being given ?
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: alan
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Many thanks sleek fox. I've found the NRAS website and guess I have a lot of reading to do. No doubt it's a case of time will tell but thanks a lot for your encouragement and advice. Alan
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Date: 20.02.2015
From: alan
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Thanks Colin. I've started checking sleek fox's suggested sources. At the moment I'm only on sulfasalazine. Hopefully it will work though it's good to know the combination can work. Alan
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Date: 21.02.2015
From: sleek Fox
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Good luck with it all,Alan.
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Date: 21.02.2015
From: alan
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Subject: Re: sulfasalazine or methotexate
Thanks
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