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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