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Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug sold under the brand name Azulfidine. Rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease are all treated with Sulfasalazine. It works by reducing inflammation in the body. Some of the common side effects of this drug include; diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, dizziness, cough, pain in the joints, etc.

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Are there safer targeted treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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Which medicines control arthritis flares during pregnancy?

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How to manage ulcerative colitis flare-ups in men?

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Are RA medicines and hormone therapy safe during pregnancy?

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I am 35, with rheumatoid arthritis. How to plan a pregnancy?

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Is it safe to take Sulfasalazine and Naproxen together?

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How to manage psoriatic arthritis while trying to conceive?

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Which body part’s MRI can best reveal spondyloarthropathy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am unable to find the attachment. It is good to know that you are doing well on Sulfasalazine only.

Kindly suggest new medications for ankylosing spondylitis.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The NSAIDs you can take are Etoricoxib 90 mg once daily orDiclofenac75 mg twice daily. You can try this out and see which one helps more.

Does taking tablet Sulfasalazine impair my Sjogren's syndrome affected wife's Type 1 interferon production?

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