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In treating rheumatoid arthritis, what are the pros/cons of managing it long-term with prednisone vs. dmards? do all dmards increase cancer rates?
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See details: Prednisone has major side effects far worse than DMARDs and it does not prevent joint damage. There is a very small increase risk of lymphoma with some DMARDs. As a rheumatologist I try to never use prednisone long term.
Answered 5/26/2015
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