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Home / RheumTV / Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

While medications that treat RA are a great tool for decreasing inflammation and allergic reactions, some patients may experience side effects. It is important to communicate with your doctor about any negative effects that you may experience. In this video, Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects of these medications.

We would like to thank Abbvie, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their contribution to this program through unrestricted grants.

While medications that treat RA are a great tool for decreasing inflammation and allergic reactions, some patients may experience side effects. It is important to communicate with your doctor about […]

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Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology

Ms. Ruffing has been a member of the Division of Rheumatology since 2000, currently serving as the Director of Nursing and Patient Education in our Arthritis Center.

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