Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for RA. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.
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Abrilada is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankyl... read more
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Actemra, also known by its drug name, Tocilizumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis that h... read more
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Acthar Gel is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat conditions including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Acthar Gel is also ... read more
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Advil is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known as Ibuprofen (the name of the drug) and Motrin (an additional brand name). Stronger doses of Adv... read more
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Aleve is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Naproxen. Stronger doses of Naproxen are available by prescription. Aleve is u... read more
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Amjevita is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce signs and symptoms, inhibit disease progression, and improve function in adults with moderately to se... read more
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Aralen is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat malaria. Aralen is also prescribed off-label to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Aralen may be referred to by its d... read more
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Arava, also known by its drug name, Leflunomide, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat joint pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with ... read more
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In cases of advanced rheumatoid arthritis (RA), joints may be destroyed or badly eroded. Medication or corrective surgery may no longer help. In these cases, arthrodesis, or joint fusion surgery, ca... read more
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Surgery can significantly improve function and relieve pain in cases when rheumatoid arthritis (RA) becomes very severe. Arthroplasty, or joint replacement, involves replacing some or all of the bon... read more
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Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin is sold under the brand name Bayer.
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is b... read more
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Azasan is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1968 to help prevent rejection in people who had kidney transplants. More recently, it has been used to trea... read more
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Azulfidine, also known by its drug name, Sulfasalazine, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1950. It is prescribed to decrease pain and swelling associ... read more
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Celebrex is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebr... read more
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Cimzia is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults 18 years and older. Cimzia may be prescribed alo... read more
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Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) choose to incorporate non-traditional therapies into their treatment plan. These treatments may be in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternativ... read more
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Cuprimine is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in people who have not responded to conventional trea... read more
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Cytoxan, also known by its drug name, Cyclophosphamide, is a prescription medication originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating cancer in 1959. Cytoxan may be prescri... read more
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Depen is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in people who have not responded to conventional treatmen... read more
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Dynacin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more than 40 years ago for the treatment of infections. Dynacin may be prescribed to help control symptoms and... read more
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Enbrel, also known by its drug name, Etanercept, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998 for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis that ha... read more
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Erelzi is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce signs and symptoms, inhibit disease progression, and improve function in people with moderately to seve... read more
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In recent years, many studies have proven that various types of physical activity not only promote general health in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but can actually help manage a variety of ... read more
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Humira is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Humira may be prescribed alone or in addition to co... read more
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Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is sold under the brand names Motrin and Advil. Stronger doses of Ibuprofen are available by prescription.... read more
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Imuran is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1968 to help prevent rejection in people who had kidney transplants. More recently, it has been used to treat ... read more
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Inflectra is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in combination with Methotrexate. Infl... read more
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Kevzara is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Kevzara may be prescribed in cases when... read more
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Kineret is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration
to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults who have not improved on other disease-modifying ant... read more
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Medrol is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation. It is also known by its drug name, Methylprednisolone. Medrol is used to control pain, s... read more
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Methotrexate, sold under the brand names Trexall and Rheumatrex, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Methot... read more
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Minocin, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) more than 40 years ago for the treatment of infections. Minocin may be prescribed to help control symptoms and ... read more
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Mobic is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to treat adult rheumatoid arthritis as well as juvenile arthritis in children who weigh at least 60 kil... read more
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Neoral is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in1983 to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received transplants. More recently, Neoral has been us... read more
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Everyone feels their best when they consistently eat a healthy, balanced diet. For people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), nutrition can help you combat inflammation, manage your weight, and avoid deve... read more
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Occupational therapy is focused on maintaining and improving the ability to engage in daily activities, whether self-care, paid work or leisure pursuits. An occupational therapist can help people wi... read more
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Olumiant is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have not responded adequately to one or more med... read more
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Orencia, also known by its drug name, Abatacept, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005. Orencia is approved as second-line treatment in cases of mod... read more
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Otrexup is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Otrexup may be prescribed in cases where non-st... read more
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From the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to advanced stages of the disease, physical therapy can help delay disability and preserve your quality of life. A physical therapist will focus on... read more
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Plaquenil is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1955. Plaquenil is prescribed to treat inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other ... read more
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Prednisone is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s. Prednisone is used to control pain, swelling, stiffness and disease progression in rheumatoid... read more
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Rasuvo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rasuvo may be prescribed in cases where first-line thera... read more
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Remicade is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Remicade may be referred to by its dru... read more
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Remsima is a prescription medication approved by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of severe, active, progressive rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Remsima is indicated for use in combinat... read more
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Renflexis is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Remsima is indicated for use in combination with M... read more
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Rheumatrex, also known as Methotrexate (drug name) and Trexall (alternative brand name), is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheu... read more
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Rinvoq is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults 18 years and older who have not responded t... read more
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Rituxan, also known by its drug name, Rituximab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. Rituxan is approved for treatment of moderate to severe rheuma... read more
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Sandimmune is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1983 to help prevent organ rejection in people who have received transplants. More recently, Sandimmune ha... read more
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Simponi, also known by its drug name, Golimumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009 for adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Simp... read more
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Simponi Aria is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in combination with read more
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Like everyone else, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) feel their best when they receive nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in proper proportions. Due to disease activity and the side effect... read more
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The synovium is a very thin layer of cells that lines each joint. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the synovium can become inflamed, causing overgrowth, pain and swelling. In turn, the inflamed synoviu... read more
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can weaken tendons, causing tearing. You may not notice the damage at first, but it can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and joint dysfunction as it worsens. In severe cases... read more
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Trexall, also known as Methotrexate (drug name) and Rheumatrex (alternative brand name), is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1988 for treatment of rheu... read more
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Tylenol is available over the counter as treatment for minor aches and pains. Tylenol may be referred to by the drug name Acetaminophen.
Tylenol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fe... read more
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Voltaren is a prescription medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Voltaren ... read more
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Xeljanz is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have not responded adequately to Methotrexate. ... read more
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