Sulfasalazine Questions

Can you gain weight from taking sulfasalazine?

How do I taper off sulfasalazine? I am taking potassium as I also take lasix, terrible side effects

I have bruising, sores in my mouth, light sensitivity, high blood glucose, and blood pressure now. My PCP gave it to me for aid with my pain and ailing digestive system. After my a very bad blood infection from a colonoscopy things have been out of control. I have systemic scleroderma with... read more

How long should you use an RA medicine before you try something different?

I am using sulfasalazine to treat my ra.

Can Sulfasalazine affect libido?

My partners libido has disappeared almost altogether since he started taking it for arthritis, could this be the cause?

I need some advice please!?

I have been diagnosed with RA been prescribed sulfasalazine, I have just started my week 4 with 4 tablets (2000mg). I wanted to ask how do you guys take them? Do you have fixed hours cause my rheumy didn't say that however on the internet it says to try take them no longer then 8 hours between... read more

Can I take acitretin, sulfasalazine and ibuprofen together?

I am taking one 25 mg Acitretin 1 x day for psoriasis; 500 mg sulfasalazine 3 x day for IBS and having significant back pain from arthritis. I would like to take 2 200 mg ibuprofen 2 x day for arthritis pain in back. Can I safely add ibuprofen?