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Starting a new medication can be challenging. It's important to communicate openly with your rheumatologist about any side effects or concerns you're experiencing. If the medication is causing significant problems, they may need to adjust your treatment plan or explore other options. When starting any new treatment Show Full Answer

Starting a new medication can be challenging. It's important to communicate openly with your rheumatologist about any side effects or concerns you're experiencing. If the medication is causing significant problems, they may need to adjust your treatment plan or explore other options. When starting any new treatment, consider these helpful tips:

• Write down questions about how and when to take it
• Track when you should start feeling effects
• Document any side effects you experience
• Don't hesitate to speak up if something doesn't feel right
• Let your doctor know immediately if the treatment is causing problems

Your doctor can help find ways to make the treatment plan work better for you or consider alternatives if needed.

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