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A member asked:
Prednisone x 2 yrs and arava x 4 mos for suspected pmr. now with hypogammaglobulinemia and albuminuria. could medicines be the cause?
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Prednisone: Usually prednisone is the treatment for hypogamma, albuminuria depending on cause. Consult with us to determine if you need further evaluation.
Answered 2/19/2017
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Doubtful: PMR usually responds beautifully to prednisone therapy. I doubt that either arava or prednisone are the cause of albuminuria or hypogammaglobulinemia. Perhaps an evaluation by a nephrologist is in order but your rheumatologist can better advise you on this matter. Your pharmacist may be able to obtain more information about whether arava can produce kidney damage.
Answered 2/19/2017
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