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Methotrexate or Sulfasalazine?

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maggie15623
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Hello Everyone,

I have not posted for some months but now would very much like your views. I was diagnosed with RA 8 years ago while living in Spain and treated with Methotrexate, the dose gradually reducing successfully over the years. I returned to the UK over 1 year ago and was told that the NHS does not regard the low dose I was taking as therapeutic and it was stopped. I have now reached the stage where I need to commence medication for my RA again and Methotrexate or Sulfasalazine has been suggested.I am reluctant to start again with Methotrexate on a much stronger dose and so I am considering Sulfasalazine. Has anyone had success with this drug? There do not seem to be so many side effects although I am aware that the medication is taken twice daily.

Thanks.

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