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Medication for rhemetoid arthritis

Posted by donna2008 @donna2008, Sep 5 10:23am

Has anyone tried Azathioprine or Cyclosporine for your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I recently stopped the Leflunomide medication due to the side effects I was experiencing. I've already tried methotrexate and can't afford any injection or I V type medications due to cost. Appreciate any advice..Thanks!

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | Sep 5 10:34am

I take Actemra injections to treat giant cell arteritis, and I know that Actemra is used to treat RA. The manufacturer of Actemra, Genentech, provides financial assistance to people who are uninsured or cannot afford the copay of their insurance. I've been taking it for more than 2 years, and it has worked very well for me with no side effects.

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donna2008 | @donna2008 | Sep 5 11:14am
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I take Actemra injections to treat giant cell arteritis, and I know that Actemra is used to treat RA. The manufacturer of Actemra, Genentech, provides financial assistance to people who are uninsured or cannot afford the copay of their insurance. I've been taking it for more than 2 years, and it has worked very well for me with no side effects.

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@jeff97 thank you ! I will look into that and talk to my doctor.

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