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Type of Arthritis
Limitations Of The Guide
This guide does not replace your doctor’s advice — it is essential that you consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment if you have joint pain and swelling for longer than six weeks.
This guide is intended for adults only. Medications used to treat arthritis in adults and children differ, including dosage recommendations and other safety considerations.
As with all medications, drugs used to manage arthritis carry some risk of side effects, which must be balanced with the potential benefits. When monitored properly the vast majority of side effects are rare, most improve over time and are reversible. If you believe you are experiencing a side effect related to your medication, please contact one of your healthcare providers to discuss the issue.
If you are taking medication for another long-term health problem (such as heart, liver and kidney conditions, high blood pressure, ulcers or asthma), you should discuss possible drug interactions with your doctor or your pharmacist. Also, if you are allergic to a specific medication, inform your doctor and your pharmacist.
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, you must inform your doctor, since certain medications can be passed on through the placenta or into a mother’s milk. Speak to your doctor about your individual circumstances.
