Some RA medications that pregnant women should not take include methotrexate and Arava (leflunomide).

Many RA medications can also cause bone marrow problems.

These are the main types of RA medications:

So the question of exchanging an RA medication with marijuana should not arise.

My RA doctor, at the time, recommended I go off all RA medication while trying to get pregnant.

Certain RA medications can cause blood loss due to stomach irritation.

Many RA medications can be harmful to the kidneys, and that is one reason he says he opts for marijuana to treat his symptoms.

RA medications.

If you are trying to get pregnant, ask your doctor which RA medications are safe for you to take.

Cost and other issues DMARDs and other RA medications aren't necessarily easy to take, cheap, or fast acting.