Comparison of drug usage between men and women with ankylosing spondylitis from the Prospective Study of Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis cohort
| Men (n = 302) (%) | Women (n = 100) (%) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past intra-articular steroid use | 31.8 | 49 | 0.002 |
| Sulphasalazine use | |||
| Past | 32.1 | 47 | 0.008 |
| Current | 6.6 | 11 | 0.16 |
| Methotrexate use | |||
| Past | 17.2 | 25 | 0.09 |
| Current | 5.6 | 8 | 0.40 |
| Prednisone use | |||
| Past | 28.5 | 48 | 0.003 |
| Current | 3.6 | 10 | 0.02 |
| Infliximab use | |||
| Past | 7 | 14 | 0.04 |
| Current | 5 | 10 | 0.08 |
| Etanercept use | |||
| Past | 16.2 | 12 | 0.31 |
| Current | 11.9 | 8 | 0.28 |