Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis will end up taking multiple meds

July 2012

Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis will end up taking multiple meds to prevent joint damage and reduce disability.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an "autoimmune" disease where the body attacks the joints...leading to joint pain, stiffness, and damage.

The idea behind using multiple meds is to combat the disease through different mechanisms...hopefully putting it in remission.

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Table of Contents

Osteoporosis more opportunities to prevent mix-ups with osteoporosis meds
Antidepressants elderly patients taking more than 10 mg/day of Cipralex (escitalopram) may be at increased risk of heart problems
Overactive Bladder Toviaz (TOE-vee-az, fesoterodine) will add to the confusion in the crowded market of overactive bladder drugs
Pediatrics more emphasis on the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in CHILDREN
Automated Dispensing avoiding mishaps when using automated dispensing devices (Parata, ScriptPro, etc)
Antibiotics Techs will continue to be challenged by Rxs for "cephalosporin" antibiotics
Vitamins & Minerals whether they should STOP taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
Rheumatoid Arthritis Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis will end up taking multiple meds
Elderly Patients "H2-blocker" stomach acid reducers (Zantac, Pepcid, etc) might be inappropriate for elderly patients
Probiotics whether probiotics work for antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Migraine whether Botox and various supplements work to prevent migraine headaches
Photosensitivity some drugs make patients more sensitive to the sun