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Development of new treatments
People with psoriatic arthritis who are interested in trying one of these medications should talk to their doctor; a rheumatologist or dermatologist is most likely to be familiar with them. Some of these drugs may be very expensive, and insurance companies may not cover them because the FDA has not specifically approved them for psoriatic arthritis.
Arava
Arava is a rheumatoid arthritis drug that has been prescribed off-label for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Arava, which comes in a pill, is beneficial to some people with psoriatic arthritis, according to recent medical studies.
Updated October 2005
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