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Which is safer (less longterm risks) to use long term for lupus control: prednisone 5mg daily or methotrexate weekly? (i'm also on plaquenil).
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Methotrexate: Even a low dose of Prednisone carries significant risk with long term use. Especially in someone as young as 29. Imo, Methotrexate is preferable.
Answered 11/28/2017
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