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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment

Treatment

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:

Prednisone
Aspirin
Hydroxychloroquine

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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Expert & Community Posts

Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Researchers have found a link between hydroxychloroquine and a decreased risk of developing type-2... Read more »

Excerpt: I'm Just a Pill-popping Gal Who Likes To Shoot Up

By Sara Nash , Health Expert

...that big breakfast are my three daily morning pills: hydroxychloroquine (200mgs), calcium... Read more »

New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...disease activity, but without poor prognostic features. Hydroxychloroquine and minocycline are... Read more »

Are There Any Drugs Patients Can Take and Still Drink Alcohol?

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

..."serious" drugs because you have to stop drinking. I'm on Hydroxychloroquine but can feel my... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Not? Part Two

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...approach which combines Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, and Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). The... Read more »

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Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE

...lupus (skin sores) or for mild lupus when skin problems and joint pains are the predominant symptoms:Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is the most common antimalarial drug used for lupus. This drug... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Severe SLE

...transplantation may be required.Bleeding and Clotting DisordersAntiphospholipid Syndrome and Clotting Disorders. Hydroxychloroquine or aspirin may help prevent blood clots in women with... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

...fewer side effects when used alone, and even more effective when used in combination with methotrexate.)HydroxychloroquineSulfasalazineGoldD-penicillamineCyclosporineLeflunomideUnfortunately, all... Read more »

Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention

PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »

Cataracts: Diagnosis

Either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist can examine patients for cataracts, but only ophthalmologists are qualified to treat cataracts.An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in... Read more »

Medications

Plaquenil Oral Uses and How to Use

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does... Read more »

Plaquenil Oral Drug Interactions

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does... Read more »

Plaquenil Oral Precautions and Side Effects

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does... Read more »

Plaquenil Oral Dosage and Storage

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does... Read more »

Lanoxin Oral Drug Interactions

...methimazole) alprazolam amphotericin B acarbose hydroxychloroquine itraconazole ... Read more »

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