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Alakanuk, AK

Going to start Sulfasalazine , waiting on more labs, switched to a new rheumatologist.

November 24, 2024
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I've been on it now for a month, celebrex for pain management and prednisone as a prn for really bad episodes which now are occurring less, sulfasalazine is really helpful in slowing down major flare-ups.

April 8, 2025
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Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among other conditions. Here are some key points:

- Dosage: Typically taken in 500 mg tablets, up to 3,000 mg per day
- Administration: Take after a meal or with a light snack, and drink a full glass of water.
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Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among other conditions. Here are some key points:

- Dosage: Typically taken in 500 mg tablets, up to 3,000 mg per day.
- Administration: Take after a meal or with a light snack, and drink a full glass of water.
- Side Effects: Common ones include loss of appetite, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Serious side effects can include liver and kidney damage, serious infections, and a potentially fatal skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Precautions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, severe allergies, or asthma.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sources:
- [CreakyJoints](https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/...)
- [MedlinePlus](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682204.html)
- [myRAteam](https://www.myrateam.com/treatments/azulfidine)

November 24, 2024

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