Q. A 45-year-old female who has a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents to your clinic with worsening joint pain and stiffness, despite being on methotrexate for the past six months. She reports that the pain and stiffness have become more severe and frequent, making it difficult for her to perform her daily activities. On physical examination, you note significant synovitis and joint tenderness in multiple joints, including her hands, wrists, and ankles. You review her medication history and note that she has been taking methotrexate at a dose of 15 mg per week for the past six months. You discuss the option of adding cyclosporine to her treatment regimen as an alternative. Which of the following additional uses for the medication do you inform her is NOT true?