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Will injectable anabolic steroids produce less risk than oral anabolic steroids pills when used with salazopyrine for people with ra?

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Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

See below: No one should use oral steroids-too much liver toxicity. But any use of these drugs outside a physicians supervision is inappropriate and dangerous.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 11/1/2012

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A member asked:

Will injectable anabolic steroids produce less risk than oral anabolic steroids pills when used with salazopyrine for people with ra?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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