Reasons for stopping a particular DMARD course
| Reason for stopping (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMARD course (n) | Continuing (%) | Ineffective | Side effects | Improved/remission | Other |
| Antimalarial drugs | |||||
| Hydroxychloroquine (109) | 29 | 38 | 15 | 1 | 17 |
| Chloroquine (28) | 11 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 21 |
| d-Penicillamine (56) | 23 | 27 | 36 | 0 | 13 |
| Gold (93) | 17 | 18 | 54 | 0 | 10 |
| Methotrexate (155) | 62 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 10 |
| Sulfasalazine (161) | 30 | 24 | 29 | 1 | 15 |