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Can you take Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) with hethylsulfonylmethane (MSM) supplements?
Hello, my wife has Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and her doctor prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to be taken daily. Now she is taking methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) supplement additionally. I searched and checked online if there would be any interaction/side effects. Also she is breastfeeding our... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I was diagnosed with PMR 8 months ago and was started on prednisolone....
... but it had little impact on the pain. I've been on methotrexate and Arcoxia for 6 months now but the pain and stiffness is not improving. In fact it's worse. Is this usual in the early months?
Flomax - tamsulosin and finastèride taken together?
Can tamsulosin and finasteride taken together cause severe weakness in an 81 year old man with severe arthritis
For those on Xeljanz, how has it compared to use of other DMARDs and Biologics?
I have previously been on Methotrexate (with relative success but terrible nausea and hair loss), leflunomide (with no success), and Humira (with limited success but hair loss and anxiety over the injection recoil). I'm wondering how Xeljanz has compared with other drugs, specifically... read more
Substitute for methotrexate for RA?
I have been on methotrexate since 2017 and I am getting Rheumatoid Nodules. My doctor says that I need to go off of it, but my Medicare Supplement plan has a co-pay of $1,880.00 or the biologic drugs, which I cannot afford on Social Security income. She also tried Cinzia and Enbrel and they would... read more
How long should you use an RA medicine before you try something different?
I am using sulfasalazine to treat my ra.
What happens if you have to stop methotrexate suddenly?
I’ve been on methotrexate injections for 3 months, and my pharmacy has been out of syringes! Pharmacies near me have a needle shortage, said due to covid vaccinations & have been waiting for them to get back in stock. I have not been able to give myself the injection and It’s been 1... read more
Is methotrexate dangerous?
I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which I have had for about 20 years quite mildly and not used medicines apart from naproxen, I've recently had an attack affecting knees and wrists and now have been advised to go on methotrexate, having read lots of comments about I am terrified... read more
Is gabapentin 300mg and temazepam 15mg safe to take for insomnia?
I take 300 mg of gabapentin and 15 mg of temazepam for insomnia. Is there something safer? I am 86 years old. This combination works but not if I take it every night. Once ever 5 or 6 days works.
What is hydroxychloroquine taken for?
Is it used for indigestion?
Are there any adverse interactions between Advil and celecoxib?
Arthritis pain, I currently use celecoxib for the arthritis. Now I would like to use Advil while I use celecoxib. Are there any Interactions I should be aware of?
Does any of my medicines have a negative affect on kidneys or arthritis?
Does amlodipine, chlorthalidone, carvedilol, losartan, or gabapentin have a negative impact on kidneys or osteoarthritis?
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