Conventional DMARDs including pills like methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine, suppress your immune system overall. Biologics by contrast, target specific components of your immune system.
Doctors might combine methotrexate with azathioprine, cyclosporine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide, or sulfasalazine. They might also prescribe methotrexate with a biologic. If two medications do ...