Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Sulfasalazine is one of the milder DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs) and is effective for some. If you have too much trouble or if you don't improve in a couple of months you might ask about another or a stronger medication. Here's a useful link to describe many common medications http://www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/meds/ Most DMARDs act slowly so often people are given Prednisone for temporary relief while response to a DMARD is being checked. Good luck and God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: sessymama44129 Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 8:28 PM Subject: hi all! i saw my doc today and he gave me yet another med. this one is to help my stiff joints. i have had a terrible time getting out of bed and moving. the new med is called sulfasalazine 500mg. i take it once a day for a week, then the next week twice a day, then from there its three times a day. so i am hoping it works. i have to have a blood test in a few weeks to make sure my white blood count doesnt drop. so i thought i would drop a line or two to let you know whats going on. take care and love everyone you know deeply you never know what life will hand you. god bless love sessymama44129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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