Lupus erythematosus generally refers to systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus patients using glucocorticoid if the condition allows, need to reduce and stop the drug, according to the principle of each time to reduce the amount of 10% to 20% until the drug is stopped.
SLE patients can take oral prednisone, methylprednisolone and other glucocorticosteroids for treatment, patients generally for long-term oral glucocorticosteroid therapy, in the condition permits, need to stop the drug, the patient should be in accordance with the principle of each time to reduce the dosage of 10% to 20% of the principle of reduction and discontinuation of drugs.
Take prednisone as an example, if the starting dose is greater than 40mg per day, the patient should reduce the original dose by 10% to 20% every 1 to 2 weeks, and the patient should be observed to see if symptoms of adrenocortical insufficiency occur during the attempt to stop the drug.
Glucocorticoid treatment of SLE patients are strictly prohibited from stopping the drug on their own, the condition of patients who need to reduce or stop the drug should go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals and other related departments for detailed consultation, and follow the doctor’s advice to reduce or stop the glucocorticoid.