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Do Immuno Suppressants Intake Cause Harm In The Long Term?
hi sir, I have been diagnosed with eales disease from aug 2013,i have been suggested to take wysolone(40 mg) and as it a idiopathic disease my doctor suggested to consult rheumatologist and he suggested to take azoran(50 mg daily )first of all the treatment that I am subjected to will lead to recovery and do these immuno suppressants will hamper my life?
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hello,
There is no harm in taking short term steroids, especially in low doses. It is rewarding in the management of autoimmune diseases as it suppresses immunity and controls symptoms.
Long term use has, of course, side effects like osteoporosis, pathological fractures, gastric ulcers and secondary infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
There is no harm in taking short term steroids, especially in low doses. It is rewarding in the management of autoimmune diseases as it suppresses immunity and controls symptoms.
Long term use has, of course, side effects like osteoporosis, pathological fractures, gastric ulcers and secondary infections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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