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How Long Should Prednisone And Hydroxychloroquine Be Taken While Treating SLE?

My 11 yr son is diagnosed with SLE and is under medication with prednisolone and hydroxyclroquine. derma dew aloe gel and sun Kroma nano is being applied on face and skin while going outside in the sun. he is being checked up by pediatrician monthly. he has gained weight due to the medication too. how long should he be on medication and what are the risks. will he lead a normal life and what are the expectations.
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Hi,

The medications(steroid&hydroxychloroquon) he is presently getting are to control an acute flare-up of SLE.

Mostly they are given for a period of 3 months to 1 year (depending on the severity of flare up &involvement of vital organs).

And applied as and when needful. He would be then maintained on immunosuppressants and vitamin D supplements along with lifestyle changes.

In absence of involvement of vital organs like kidneys, he would have good chances to live a normal life with maintenance treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How Long Should Prednisone And Hydroxychloroquine Be Taken While Treating SLE?

Hi, The medications(steroid&hydroxychloroquon) he is presently getting are to control an acute flare-up of SLE. Mostly they are given for a period of 3 months to 1 year (depending on the severity of flare up &involvement of vital organs). And applied as and when needful. He would be then maintained on immunosuppressants and vitamin D supplements along with lifestyle changes. In absence of involvement of vital organs like kidneys, he would have good chances to live a normal life with maintenance treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician