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What Is The Success Rate Of Benlysta When Having Also Systemic Lupus ?

Hi, My new RA Dr. is wanting to start me on Benlysta. I also have Systemic Lupus. What can you tell me about the success with this drug, how has it been tolerated with patients?? Would you recommend another drug?? I ve been on several drugs with no luck at all. Methotrixite, Ramicade,Humira.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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hi
yes, it can help in both RA and SLE, it is well tolerated and recommended.
did you try lefno with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine?
reagrds
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What Is The Success Rate Of Benlysta When Having Also Systemic Lupus ?

hi yes, it can help in both RA and SLE, it is well tolerated and recommended. did you try lefno with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine? reagrds