No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the disease.
Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:
However, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday practice, numerous other, more effective drugs are commonly used. A new surge of interest has spurred numerous clinical studies and t...
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