There are no anti-rheumatoid arthritis drugs without side effects. At present, all kinds of drugs for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have some side effects to a greater or lesser extent. Common drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticosteroids, anti-rheumatic drugs, etc. Their side effects include gastrointestinal bleeding, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal intolerance, liver function abnormalities, and so on. It is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for specific medications.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: common ones are diclofenac sodium, loxoprofen, etc. Long-term use can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, abnormal liver function, abnormal blood system, etc. Pay attention to the monitoring of abnormal indicators.
2. Glucocorticosteroids: side effects of glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone include infection, osteoporosis, blood glucose and blood pressure abnormalities, and obesity. Pay attention to the monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar and weight.
3. Anti-rheumatic drugs: common methotrexate, leflunomide, etc., long-term oral administration can cause liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal intolerance, such as abnormal liver enzyme indexes, nausea and vomiting and a series of side effects, found that the dose needs to be adjusted to test the abnormal indicators until normal.
After discovering the above side effects during the medication, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and change the regimen according to the doctor’s instructions to avoid adverse reactions.