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Are These Medicines For Rheumatoid Artheritis And Psoriasis Harmful Or Steroids?
Hello Doc..I am suffering Psoriasis since 7 years and due to these i am a victim of Rheumatoid Artheritis My doc has given me following medicines. Defza -6 , Razo, Fol-5 and special 1tab in a week i.e mexate-5 .. please tell me are this medicines steriods/harmful Thank You
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
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The above listed drugs include steroids and immunosupressant drugs which has to be taken for rheumatoid arthritis.On longterm use,these drugs can cause side effects.One of the adverse effect of the drug is folic acid deficiency for which folate has been prescribed.So continue to take the drugs for further management of the disease.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
The above listed drugs include steroids and immunosupressant drugs which has to be taken for rheumatoid arthritis.On longterm use,these drugs can cause side effects.One of the adverse effect of the drug is folic acid deficiency for which folate has been prescribed.So continue to take the drugs for further management of the disease.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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