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Clinical Trial
. 1969 Feb 15;1(5641):420-2.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5641.420.

Azathioprine in rheumatoid arthritis

M Mason, H L Currey, C G Barnes, J F Dunne, B L Hazleman, I D Strickland
Clinical Trial

Azathioprine in rheumatoid arthritis

M Mason et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

The ability of azathioprine to reduce the corticosteroid requirements of patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis was tested under double-blind conditions against placebo. After 12 months a significant mean dose reduction of 36% was achieved without undue side-effects. This form of therapy promises to be an advance in the management of severe rheumatoid arthritis.

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