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Lethbridge, AB

My rhuemetologist just prescribed me sulfasalazine and I have never been on it before. I was just wondering if anyone had been on it and what their experiences were on the drug. Thanks

February 6, 2020
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Yes, sulfasalazine has been prescribed for various conditions, including:

- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Ulcerative colitis

It helps lower inflammation in the body and can be taken alone or with other Show Full Answer

Yes, sulfasalazine has been prescribed for various conditions, including:

- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Ulcerative colitis

It helps lower inflammation in the body and can be taken alone or with other disease-modifying drugs.

July 14, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Yes I was in the beginning. I got up to 2000mg when I had a very bad reaction almost Steven’s Johnson Syndrome where I sloughed off my entire epidermis layer. I looked worse than a leper’s victim. Obviously I stopped it.

February 10, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Yes, my feet hurt real bad& hands

February 8, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Thank you so much!

February 6, 2020

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