For patients who do not have access to biologic therapies, what are some csDMARD combination pearls or tips that you have that have particular efficacy in different rheumatologic diseases?
Answer from: at Community Practice
I normally use MTX in RA. I initially aim for 15mg of MTX per week, then split the dose and maximize to 20-25mg/week. In some patients, I use SQ MTX if they have GI problems or are very obese. The addition of HCQ with MTX is better than MTX alone in some patients. I have rarely used SSZ+MTX+HCQ but ...