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Does simponi (golimumab) aria for rheumatoid arthritis have any effect when taken without methotrexate?
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Simponi (golimumab) and RA: Dear Jennifer, Simponi also known as golimumab, in combination with methotrexate has been shown to improve severe RA; Clinical symptoms of joint pain and swelling as well as less radiographic damage were noted. Therefore the short answer to your question is Yes! Best wishes, Nisha
Answered 7/7/2015
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