sulphasalazine has anybody gained weiggt???

Bones, joints and muscles
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I have been on these tablets for nearly a year and I have gained 2 stone in weight but also have injections in my knee, hip, hands & toes so not sure if either of these have contributed in my weight gain?? Im also very tired and moody. Please help advise

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Ah. I had attributed the weight gain to mtx but my story mirrors yours.

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So do you take sulpha..... as well or do you mean the injections? Also I get alot of coldsores since having these meds?

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I was on this drug but it dramatically reduced my immune system and I had to go to hospital with neutropenia sepsis. I am now on methotrexate which I understand is stronger but I am only on. 7.5 mg a week. I too have had cortisone injections in hand and knee, I have put on some weight but not sure if due to medication, it has not impacted on my moods at all

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Does the methotrexate work for you? Im going to ring and get changed over I think, im tired all the time too

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Hi Jeanette. I have to have both but the methotrexate makes the big difference. I still flare up and may go onto Anti tnf soon

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I am on half dosage of methotrexate because of use impact sulphasalazine had on my immune system. I think though my hands are a bit better. I also had a bone protrude at the top of my chest and that has gone. My knees have got a bit worse though and required a cortisone injection. I simply could not successfully absorb the sulpha...... So this has proved better but it may work even better for you. If sulpha ... Isn't working then this is a reasonable alternative to try

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Thanks im going to ring in morning and hopefully get changed meds