Do you combine methotrexate and leflunomide for the treatment of RA?
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Absolutely! What a coincidence, as I was just communicating by email with a patient with horrible hard-to-control psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who failed numerous combos and biologics. (I know this question is RA, but also think of LEF with PsA).
It was not until I added leflunomide (LEF) to her regim...
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at NIAMS I agree with Dr. @Thomas and have had good results...
I agree with my colleagues Drs. @Thomas and @DeMarco. This combination can be used safely and with good efficacy in RA and PSA patients, particularly those that have failed multiple agents or cannot utilize biologic therapy due to cost, other health issues, etc. There are a few studies demonstrating...
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at Hill Physicians In what situation would you use a loading dose of ...
at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) @Roger Wang: I still use the loading dose if RXing...
I agree with Dr. @Thomas and have had good results...