How Much Will

DMARDs Cost Me?

If have any further questions abut
Disease
DMARDs visit
Most DMARDs are covered

through insurance.
www. Arthritis.org
Or
Modifying
Methotrexate which is first Call 404-872-7100

line in treating inflamma- HAVING TROUBLE Anti

tory diseases are covered
by both Medicare and
independent insurances
such as CareFirst with
copay as little as $6!
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DMARDs COVERED?
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Assistance Program to help
with coverage. Check your
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Biologic DMARDS are t-assistance/program-qualification.html

much more expensive

and have limited

coverage with

Medicare insurances
What Are DMARDs? BEFORE YOU START
THERAPY WITH DMARDs WHEN TO CONTACT
DMARDs slows or stops the inflamma- YOUR HEALTH CARE
tion cascade by suppressing the immune PROVIDER?
 Discuss any pre-existing conditions
system from attacking the joints and/or
(cancer, liver, kidney or cardiovas-
body organs.  Rash, fever, cough, chills or sore
cular disease)
There are 3 different subsets of DMARDS throat
 Allergies to any medications
and your health care provider can assist (ie aspirin or sulfa drugs)  Pain or difficulty with urination
you in choosing which is best for you.  Disclose any other medications you  If you experience bleeding
are taking gums,
Traditional: Methotrexate,
 Receive a PPD before starting drug bruising or
Hydroxychloroquine, and Sulfasalazine therapy petechiae
Biologic: Infliximab, Adalimumab and  Make sure you are up to date on
Entercept any/all vaccinations
 Inform health care provider if you
Targeted: Apremilast and Tofacitinib are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant
You’re health care provider may also
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
decide to do combination therapy.
Effects vary by medication but may
What is Combination Therapy? include:
 Diarrhea
It is incorporating a corticosteroid or anti
 Headache
-inflammatory drug with you routine
 Hair loss
therapy. Combination therapy can rapidly
 Nausea
provide relief of symptoms due to
 Rash or itching
DMARDS having a longer onset before
 Weight loss
effectiveness takes place typically 6-8
 Fatigue
weeks!