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Endocin &/or azulphadin for rheumatoid arthritis, do these work?
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Yes: Indocin is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Motrin. It can help the pain and stiffness but does slow down joint damage. (disease progression) Asulfadine is a diseases modifying medication (DMARD). This class of drugs can help pain and stiffness and also help slow down disease progression. Other commonly used DMARDS include: methotrexate, Arava, (leflunomide) and plaquenil.
Answered 8/6/2014
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Not good choices: These are generally far from the most effective meds for RA. I never use either of them to treat this disease.
Answered 8/6/2014
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