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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment For Severe Sle
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment for Severe SLE
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Treatment for Severe SLE
Severe SLE is treated with corticosteroids, also called steroids, which suppress the inflammatory process. Steroids can help relieve many of the complications and symptoms, including anemia and kidney involvement.
Oral prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone) is usually prescribed. Other drugs include methylprednisolone (Medrol, Solumedrol), hydrocortisone, and dexamethasone (Decadron).
Some people need to take oral prednisone for only a short time; others may require it for a long ...
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Medications
...your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: unusual weakness, sudden... Read more »
...develop joint/muscle/tendon pain or swelling. Side Effects See also Warning section. Nausea,... Read more »
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