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I am on ra treatment for 12 y. just had dental surgery. should i continue arava, (leflunomide) prednisone, chloroquine along with prescribed antibiotics? thanks
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Continue meds: Yes, continue all your normal meds, plus the antibiotics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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