hydroxychloroquine vs sulfasalazine

[Frankiefocus]

hydroxychloroquine vs sulfasalazine would anyone know which one is better for rheumatoid arthritis?

[KittyJ]

I don’t think one is better than the other for RA, different things work for different people. I’ve been on both and they’ve both had the same effect although not long term.

[allanah]

They both are ! Hydroxy you need yearly eye tests ,sulphate gave me yellow wee , both good, both work ! Good luck. Look up nras.org.uk . Loads of advice on the drugs there x

[Lolabridge]

They are both good and it’s down to trying them to see which suits you best.

[Kalimers65]

I’ve just been on hydroxychloroquine for 10 days added to Sulphasalazine. My CRP is the highest I’ve ever had ( 144 ) so I really hope the combination does something because I feel Sulphasalazine has done nothing - I’ve been on that for 21 months. The awful flare I have now started about 4 days after my first ever flu jab.

[Lyndy]

I love sulfasalazine... really works for me alongside retuximab, whereas I didn’t notice any change when I took hydroxy... it just didn’t seem to do anything. But everyone is different! Try them and see..

[Boxerlady]

I've recently added Sulfasalazine to Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine and things are definitely improving so for me it's a combination.

[Ferret18]

I’m on both

[Fra22-57]

I take both.when hydroxychloroquine was added it really boosted me.Everyone reacts differently to meds thou.

[Knit12]

Who knows everybody reacts differently to the drugs. You need to talk to your rheummy team and try something

[springcross]

Sulfasalazine worked quite well for me but had to stop due to side effects - that's not to say that you would get any as we all react differently. Good luck.

[Bryu]

I've taken hydroxychloroquine for 4 years for seronegative RA and it took about 4 months to really kick in but am pain free and mobile as ever. I've even managed to halve my dose over the last six months. I'd say give it a go. Good luck.

[Indersisive71 in reply to Bryu]

Hi I have just read your views on hydroxychloroquine I was prescribed it October this year, but have been to scared to take it . After reading side effects. I realise now. It cannot be a bad as the arthritis I have been prescribed twice a day thankyou. I am so glad I read your views

[Bryu in reply to Indersisive71]

I hope you feel better soon. It will take a few weeks to take full effect. Good luck.

[Indersisive71 in reply to Bryu]

Thanks I hope so, have you any tips to take the tablet to stop the nausea. I took my first tablet this morning after my breakfast Felt nauseous all morning

[Mall]

Both worked for me for a period of time, I was on both plus methotrexate in combination. Your rheumy is best person to work out and to advise on the best drug or drug combination for you; individuals vary so much in what works for them and this disease varies considerably in severity and nature from person to person and this can change over time. It is a complex balance and often involves trial and error.

[wakeham]

Hi Frankiefocus I’ve been on Hydroxychloroquine now for nearly 4 years! I have put on a lot of weight! I now have Dry eye syndrome, now the RA in the ankles,so the RA has still marched on even though I’m taking 400 mg daily. I’m really beginning to wonder if I should come off the medication but afraid of the consequences! But the weight isn’t helping the RA. Hope that you have better success.Regards wakeham

[dippyd09]

Hello, I have been on both for a fairly long time plus MTX for 25 years. Can’t tolerate biologics although have tried 3. I still have symptoms but without this combination I fear I might be a lot worse.