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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Taken Omnacortil 60 Mg, Swollen Leg, Weight Gain. Dose For Omnacortil 60 Mg?

Hi doctor myself Soma from India M suffering from SLE since 8 months . last month SLE was very active , i was admitted in Apollo and doctor gave me 60mg of Omnacortil . now my legs are swelled and m gaining weight . please tell me shall i reduce the dose , at present m taking 60mg per day. what dose shall i take now?? thanx
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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For mild SLE low dose steroids are required. But for severe form high doses are required (5- 60mg). You are experiencing side effects of prednisolone. Immunomodulators can be used .Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) are immunomodulatory agents that act as immunosuppressives and cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory medications. It includes methotrexate, cyclophosphamide and azathioprine.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Taken Omnacortil 60 Mg, Swollen Leg, Weight Gain. Dose For Omnacortil 60 Mg?

For mild SLE low dose steroids are required. But for severe form high doses are required (5- 60mg). You are experiencing side effects of prednisolone. Immunomodulators can be used .Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) are immunomodulatory agents that act as immunosuppressives and cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory medications. It includes methotrexate, cyclophosphamide and azathioprine.