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What is a RA drug?

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Broken Arrow, OK

I am newly diagnosed with RA in knees and unable to walk without stiffness. I use a occasional walker but mainly a cane

January 29, 2023
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Good morning Dena,

The link below answers your question about RA medications. I'm sure there are newer medications since this article was written, but the list and explanations of how the medications work is very good.

https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info...

January 29, 2023
myRAteam

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs are medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. They include:

- Anti-inflammatory medicines: Such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib. These reduce joint swelling and inflammation but have long-term side effects
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs): Methotrexate Show Full Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs are medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. They include:

- Anti-inflammatory medicines: Such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib. These reduce joint swelling and inflammation but have long-term side effects.
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs): Methotrexate is the most commonly used, along with leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, and sulfasalazine.

These drugs help manage symptoms and slow disease progression.

July 22, 2024

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