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Undifferentiated connective tissue disease.methotrexate was very effective controlling symptoms but not tolerated due to side effects.other options?
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See details: What specific side effects did you have? If they were GI ones, switch to the subq form. Have you tried Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) or imuran?
Answered 6/30/2014
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