biologic

[Slate56]

hi been a while since I’ve asked for help here but always check in regularly appointment last week with roomy been struggling lately so looks like I’m going on to biological got all the bloods done just waiting for delivery dates so what i never asked was do you stop talking all the other stuff I’m on max hydro something and sulpha something can never remember the names cheers

[MadBunny]

Hi Slate I would think that's something for your rheumy to advise you about .Speaking from personal experience, I am on methotrexate and I take it as well as my biologic (Cimzia) although after a while they reduced the amount gradually from 20mg to 10.

I hope the biologic works for you. I've been on mine for 9 years and it has made such a difference.

All the best x

[Slate56 in reply to MadBunny]

thank you

[CagneysMum]

You need to check with your consultant 👍 I take daily hydroxychloroquin tablets and weekly methotrexate (metrojet pen) as well as my biologic every two weeks. Good luck 😃

[Slate56 in reply to CagneysMum]

thank you

[hellykay]

Often a biologic is taken in combination with the older DMARDS such as you are on currently. I started Enbrel while on Sulf and stayed on both for a while before reducing the sulf and stopping entirely. Others stay on combination therapies the whole time. Each person is different and your Rheumy will discuss with you your needs. If you needed a wash period before starting the new meds then that should have been said already. If you're feeling unsure always safest to contact your biologics nurse or Rheumy.

Hope the new drugs arrive soon and they are hugely effective and sideffect free for you. Good luck!

[Slate56 in reply to hellykay]

thank you

[Green230461]

My biological is a top up baricitinib with a view to reviewing my other meds over time 🙋🏻‍♀️