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| | Medications and Myositis | Caremark Health Resources |
 | | In addition, consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: upset stomach, vomiting, headache, dizziness, depression, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, acne, unusual hair growth, easy bruising, and a change in menstrual periods. |
 | | Immunosuppresant agents include azathioprine (Imuran), methotrexate (Folex;, Rheumatrex), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan;, Neosar), and cyclosporine (Sandimmune;, Neoral). |
 | | These drugs suppress the immune system, which causes a decreased production of inflammatory cells. |
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