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What Causes Diarrhea While On Arava?
Question: I get diarrhea from Arava is there anything I can take to help I need Arava for RA
Brief Answer:
Arava side effect
Detailed Answer:
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Well Arava is known to cause loose stools in some patients as it is broken down in the intestine. If you are experiencing them too much first thing is to reduce the dose to 10mg.. if available at your place.. We normally have 10mg here so it does help reduce the side effects.
2. try using some. probiotics. they help to regenerate bacteria in the intestine which can be useful
I would suggest any antibiotics since it is a drug side effect
So best would be to reduce the dose.. it won't affect your joints since your body is already reacting to 20 mg well.. or we can switch to methotrexate..
hope the information was useful
do let me know for more queries
regards
Dr naval
Arava side effect
Detailed Answer:
good evening
thank you for writing on health care magic
Well Arava is known to cause loose stools in some patients as it is broken down in the intestine. If you are experiencing them too much first thing is to reduce the dose to 10mg.. if available at your place.. We normally have 10mg here so it does help reduce the side effects.
2. try using some. probiotics. they help to regenerate bacteria in the intestine which can be useful
I would suggest any antibiotics since it is a drug side effect
So best would be to reduce the dose.. it won't affect your joints since your body is already reacting to 20 mg well.. or we can switch to methotrexate..
hope the information was useful
do let me know for more queries
regards
Dr naval
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