Introduction It is difficult to believe that often, people diagnosed with having lupus, often do come off all treatment. The disease is cyclical and does frequently subside. In reading about a drug, often there will be two names. This is because has a trade name, for example, Plaquenil and a chemical name, in this case, hydroxychloroquine.
Patients often become confused by seeing one or other name on the prescription.
These include Feldene, Naprosyn, Voltarol, Relifex, Oruvail etc. Until 25 years ago, asprin was the main treatment for arthritis. Generally, these drugs are safe and do not require regular blood tests, but they can cause indigestion. Patients need to be closely monitored. The reason why these drugs work in lupus is unclear.