DMARD periods grouped with respect to reason for discontinuation
| Reason for discontinuation | Number | % | Duration of period, months, median (min, max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inefficacy | 270 | 51.1 | 10 (1, 148) |
| Adverse effects | 149 | 28.2 | 4 (1, 115) |
| Other reasons | 77 | 14.6 | 14 (1, 87) |
| Remission | 32 | 6.1 | 35.5 (3, 75) |
| 100.0 | |||
| Continues | 78 | 30 (1, 164) |