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Polypharmacy in RA patients is linked to increased drug interaction risks, especially with immunosuppressants, necessitating careful management and monitoring. Older age and multiple comorbidities are ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in the context of biological therapy where the immune system’s response to therapeutic agents can critically ...

Regular blood testing to check for toxicity from standard rheumatoid arthritis drugs is recommended. However, guidelines are vague as to how frequently and for how long such testing should occur.

For the 5 tests, the cumulative probabilities of very abnormal laboratory results varied from 0.2% for leukocyte count to 6.6% for eGFR at 2 years and from 0.3 to 11%, respectively, at 5 years.

Although there are a range of drugs that can treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they can all have significant side effects. “Some are common and some not so common,” says Diane Horowitz, MD, an ...

Many ingredients in herbal tea can interact with prescription medications. Blood thinners, transplant medications, and antidepressants are just a few of the medications that should be avoided.

Share on Pinterest A growing number of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are reporting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are helping them better manage symptoms and decrease ...

For most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients on stable medical therapy, blood tests for drug toxicity may be unnecessary after the first 6 months, researchers concluded. Beyond 6 months, most new and ...