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Is there a substitute for prednisone to treat lupus?
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Yes: There are multiple ways to treat lupus and there are steroid sparing drugs that can be used to decrease the dose of steroid. You should see rheumatologist to help you sort this out.
Answered 8/15/2014
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Rx for lupus: There are a few different treatments for lupus. If prednisone is not an option, you may have heard of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)? It has some important side effects, but it may be worth a try. See this for information http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/how-is-lupus-treated
Answered 5/23/2016
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