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Have dle would the oral medication needed for itching be prednisolone or hydroxychloriquine new medication safe taken long term ?can it affect eyes ?

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Prefer hydroxychloro: Through the hydroxychloroquine. Is a very effective, but can affect the eyes and you need periodic I examinations. Long term prednisone has a lot of other bad side effects.

Answered 4/30/2017

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A member asked:

Have dle would the oral medication needed for itching be prednisolone or hydroxychloriquine new medication safe taken long term ?can it affect eyes ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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