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What To Do If Taking Prednisone Since 9 Months For Lupus And Has Been Advised To Go On Imuran To Wean Off Prednisone?
my sister was recently diagnosed with lupos....she has been on prednisone for 9 months!!!...she says her docter said she needs to go on imuran in order to ween off the prednisone. i know that she shouldn t have been on the prednison this long. Please advise.
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that this is the right way and you should follow your doctors advise . Steroid sparing agents are the choice after steroids are weaned .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that this is the right way and you should follow your doctors advise . Steroid sparing agents are the choice after steroids are weaned .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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