A member asked:

While on methotrexate, plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) imuran, etc., shouldn't i be getting regular labs? my current doctor told me that it wasn't needed.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes!: While i myself err on the side of less monitoring, if you are on these meds, you need at least a cbc, metabolic panel, crp, and urinalysis every three months! i can't agree with what you were trold!

Answered 2/6/2013

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Yes you are right: You need to take personal responsibility. You need regular labs. Discuss this with your rheumatologist.

Answered 7/1/2012

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