Originally Posted by
Pmarsh
I started off my treatment with 6 rounds of Cyclophosphamide and the usual prednisone and other drugs. I had a short cross over when I switched to Imuran in April. My Dr. started me on 75mg of Imuran thinking he would bring the dose up to 100mg eventually. By early May I ended up having a mild flare up (joint discomfort, some sinus discharge, and some new granuloma/blood in the lungs). So I was told 3 more months of Cyclo and to up the pred again (from 7.5 to 50mg) I also did 3 solumedrol doses.
My question to everyone is what next? My Dr has to decide if it was an Imuran failure or if the dose was too low. Then what other drug could I use. I obviously want a drug with the fewest side effects and potential for long term damage. I've heard of a few other choices (methotextrate, rituxan). Any other suggestions? I want to go to my Dr in a month armed with some knowledge and an opinion.
Thanks.
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