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Why would a rheumatologist prescribe fosamax , plaquenil , calcium with vitamin d for systemic lupus ? is this the right treatment for moderate lupus
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See details: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is the correct treatment. The others are used to treat osteoporosis or to help prevent it in those individuals taking prednisone.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Not unusual but...: Placquenil is a standard treatment ; vit d is helpful in autoimmune disease ; can prevent osteoporosis (as can calcium). Those with lupus are at increased risk of osteoporosis (esp. If put on steroids) but it is questionable if Fosamax (alendronate) is helpful for preventing rather than treating it. I personally question Fosamax (alendronate) but would add vit. K- see http://bit.Ly/1a48ofs see my comments for other ideas:.
Answered 5/2/2016
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