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On prednisone 4 lupus.helps resolve lightheadedness/black outs.started on 40mg.stuck at12.5 mg despite being on methotrexate.sx return at10mg.normal?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

May be not: Prednisone for long duration is not good. If Methotrexate does not control you symptoms, then its prudent to discuss the options with your rheumatologist.

Dr Debnath agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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