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Recently diagnosed with rheumatiod arthritis. what is the first line treatment?
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There are many!: Methotrexate, doxycycline, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, ridaura, (auranofin) low dose prednisone. Other drugs like leflunomide, azothioprine, and Cyclophosphamide are further done the pike. Biologics are always second line drugs.
Answered 6/24/2014
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