Reviewer: RA41, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have used sulfasalazine for 3 years , started working after a month and everything been great for 2 1/2 years with no side effects but it's no longer working for me , getting more pain every day

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I have used sulfasalazine for 3 years , started working after a month and everything been great for 2 1/2 years with no side effects but it's no longer working for me , getting more pain every day
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Reviewer: JWK, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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When doctor wanted me to start taking methotrexate. I researched that drug and did not like what I was reading. Found SSZ thru online search and asked to try that instead. Docs was ok with that, but said he had more confidence in MTX. Been taking 500mg of SSZ 2X/day for 2 1/2 years, now. Took several months for it to start working, but has been very effective since then. No see effects that I ... Show Full Comment

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When doctor wanted me to start taking methotrexate. I researched that drug and did not like what I was reading. Found SSZ thru online search and asked to try that instead. Docs was ok with that, but said he had more confidence in MTX. Been taking 500mg of SSZ 2X/day for 2 1/2 years, now. Took several months for it to start working, but has been very effective since then. No see effects that I can identify. Glad I tried SSZ instead of MTX.
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Reviewer: mamcy, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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makes me feel bad all over.

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makes me feel bad all over.
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Reviewer: Renae, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Overall this has been a good medication for me but the amount was excessive and I had quite a bit of hair loss with UTI's. Toleration to the light is almost unbearable though, my eyes hurt.

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Overall this has been a good medication for me but the amount was excessive and I had quite a bit of hair loss with UTI's. Toleration to the light is almost unbearable though, my eyes hurt.
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Reviewer: Suzette66, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with RA about 8 months ago at 47 years old. This is the 1st medicine I've been prescribed w/ Prednisone 5 mg. I have now increased to 3 500 mg tabs 2 times a day and stopped the Prednisone. Pain is definitely decreased. Hands are no longer swollen. I can type all day at work, like I used to with no problem. I still have slight pain in my knees and shoulders, but it is tole ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with RA about 8 months ago at 47 years old. This is the 1st medicine I've been prescribed w/ Prednisone 5 mg. I have now increased to 3 500 mg tabs 2 times a day and stopped the Prednisone. Pain is definitely decreased. Hands are no longer swollen. I can type all day at work, like I used to with no problem. I still have slight pain in my knees and shoulders, but it is tolerable. I am very active and can do everything again. Side effects: At first I had very dry skin, where thumbs were cracking and hurt (I thought it was because fall and winter just came). I am very thirsty especially at night wake up dry mouth. I am so tired at times too. My hair is falling out, not a lot, but definitely notice when brushing hair. I get Severe Headaches, Sick, Vomiting if I drink alcohol (couple of beers or glasses of wine), just realized it was because of the meds. Also, my face is swollen (around eyes) in the morning when I wake up. My blood tests are good though. The on call doctor told me to stop the med, but I am going to talk to my doctor on Monday. I like NOT hurting like I used to. Is there something better (doubtful) ??
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