Re: sulfasalazine and itching-Clora

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People with liver disease cannot take a variety of drugs that are

processed through the liver because their disease has caused their

liver not to be able to handle it. Most of these RA drugs process

through the liver and that is why your doctor is monitoring your liver

closely. If they see your liver enzymes elevate they will either lower

the drug or take you off of it for a while until your levels are back

to normal. I wouldn't worry about it as long as you keep getting your

regular bloodwork. They really do keep a close eye on that.

As for me I can't take the biologics because I have lupus and RA and

there is something with the biologics that could trigger the lupus.

Sometimes I wish I just had RA and then life wouldn't be as

complicated. I guess I have to be difficult. LOL

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> and group

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> I am a little confused why cathering can't take bioligics. Will it

> affect our livers. I know I get a blood text from my rheumy every 3

> months and I think it is to check my liver.

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> Does biologics hurt our livers?

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> gentle hugs

> CLora

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