Arava

Arava USES: This medication is used to treat arthritis (rheumatoid type). It works by blocking the immune system's abnormal activity.

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Arava Uses This medication is used to treat arthritis (rheumatoid type). It works by blocking the immune system's abnormal activity. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory tests (e.g., liver function) will be performed periodically to monitor for drug side effects and response. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Photos Arava | Order Purchase Cheap How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This drug is taken by mouth, generally once daily. Follow directions carefully, as it is generally recommended to start with a special higher dose for the first 3 days, then decrease to the regular dose thereafter. After treatment is stopped, cholestyramine may be given as directed, generally three times daily for 11 days. This procedure is used if you require a rapid removal of the drug from your system. Without the procedure the drug may persist for 2 years. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to learn whether you are a candidate for cholestyramine treatment (such as a couple planning to have children). Side Effects Nausea, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, mild dizziness, headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin, any hair loss, stomach, chest or back pain, mouth sores, muscle cramping, numbness/tingling sensation, fever or persistent sore throat. Very unlikely but report promptly any unusual lumps (lymph gland enlargement). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, kidney or liver diseases, blood, bone marrow or immune system disorders or any uncontrolled infection. Vaccination with live vaccine products while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor. Due to possible fetal harm or death, a pregnancy test is needed before starting treatment. Use of reliable birth control is necessary. Consult your doctor. This drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. To minimize risk, men wishing to father a child should consider stopping this drug and using cholestyramine as directed (see How To Use). Consult your doctor. Use of this drug in children/teenagers under 18 years of age is not recommended. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially cholestyramine, drugs affecting the liver (e.g., methotrexate, troglitazone) or rifamycins (e.g., rifampin). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 54 Time Taken: 8 months Reason: Scleroderma Date: 25 May 2007 Side Effects Explosive diarrhea and intestinal cramping. No other side effects. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 49 Time Taken: 1 years Reason: RA Date: 28 May 2007 Side Effects None. Can't tell I'm taking it which is great. Replaced MTX which stopped working. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 47 Time Taken: 3 days Reason: RA Date: 30 May 2007 Side Effects the itching has just begun. driving me nuts. had eczema as a child. over that but boy is this bringing back the horrors. does a cortisone or anti itch cream work? anyone try. i'm off to the drugstore now. Additional Thoughts other than that love the drug. took initially for one year, had all the weight loss, but somehow found it back. hair loss was freaky at first, but rogain helped that. stopped taking the drug for other reasons. off for two years, back on again for about 2 years now. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 44 Time Taken: 6 weeks Reason: RA Date: 5 June 2007 Side Effects WEIGHT LOSS KEEPS ME AWAKE EVEN THOUGH EXHAUSTED Additional Thoughts WORRIED ABOUT HAIR LOSS I TAKE 20MG A DAY SEVEN DAYS A WEEK BRILLIANT MEDICATION Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 55 Time Taken: 5 years Reason: RA Date: 19 June 2007 Side Effects unpredictable diarrhea is the most bothersome side efect. Non-itchy rash on legs. Additional Thoughts Came off it briefly (3 Months) and was soon experiencing swelling fingers, morning stiffness, joint pain.

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