Sulfasalazine

[Indersisive71]

Hi I just want ask the group about sulfasalazine. At the moment I am on two tablets twice a day ,i was 1 hydroxychloroquene twice a day .I have stopped the hydroxychloroquene. They didn't agree with me. The reumi nurse suggested that I up my sulfasalazine to three twice a day, has anyone had any problems with doing this ,she said i will need regular blood tests for the first few weeks.like when you first start your medication

[KittyJ]

Even if others have had problems then it doesn’t mean you will, we are all individual in what meds we need and the dosage so hopefully three twice a day is the best for you 🤞🏻

[Indersisive71 in reply to KittyJ]

Thanks for replying ,I can only try he nurse said if it disagrees with me I just go back to two twice a day

[bpeal1]

I upped mine to 3 tablets twice a day a long time a go with no issues. I’ve upped it again about 4 years a go to 4 tablets twice a day again with no issues. If you’ve had no issues with 2 tablets twice a day I’d definitely give it a go. As you’ve said you’ll be closely monitored and you can always drop back down if it doesn’t suit you.

[Indersisive71 in reply to bpeal1]

Thanks for replying, it is very reassuring I will give it a go

[M0untain]

I've been on the maximum dose for a number of years and without any problems.It does lower your immune system and I go for regular blood tests.

[Indersisive71 in reply to M0untain]

Thanks for replyingi am going toup my dose 0

[Summerrain14]

I have been on three tablets twice a day for a couple of years now and had no problems at all with this. Still on this dose now. Hope it works well for you too x

[Indersisive71 in reply to Summerrain14]

Thanks for replying, I feel more reassured now with everyone's comments