Switched from MTX to arava...saved me from significant hair loss. One week of nausea then no adverse side effects. Great option but must monitor liver enzymes just like with MTX
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side effect- heart palpitations and a terrible headache.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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side effect- heart palpitations and a terrible headache.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/20/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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I had very bad side effects from this med, also was taking methrotrexate with this. I was in the hospital for 8 days due to being sick from theses meds.
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BARBAR BECK | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/8/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.7
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I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY DIFFEANCE IN MY ARTHRITIS SINCE I STARTED ON THIS MED. I HAVE A LOT OF FATIGUE AND NAUSEA.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/22/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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very bad aches in my back and buttucks
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/1/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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tried after the meth. made me sick. no side effects. worked for a month then I had a flare. now onto Enbrel, but I do still take it
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WO | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have had great decrease of swelling and pain in my joints. Hips, knees, shoulders, and neck.
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dedeyas | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/3/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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Switched from MTX to arava...saved me from significant hair loss. One week of nausea then no adverse side effects. Great option but must monitor liver enzymes just like with MTX
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genie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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i developed a reaction to this drug,and i now hve been prescribed colestyramine to flush the drug out of my system.i did not find it beneficial.
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