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Giant cell arthritis

2021-05-28 05:36:53
I am a patient of giant cell arthritis for the last 5 yrs. I have been continuously taking madrol 4 Mg and nexito 5 Mg. Is it safe to take madrol for such a long time
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No madrol has lot of side effects,, it is not safe to take it for long time. Better consult a rheumatologist and discuss with him about role of steroid sparing drugs for u.

Answered2021-05-28 05:42:55

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