Question: can iga nephropathy patients take prednisone?
Answer: 30 years ago showed a clear benefit of oral prednisone (40 mg/d tapered over 1–2 years) in patients in early phase of the disease (creatinine clearance >70 ml/min) and persisting proteinuria of 1–2 g/d, with reduction in proteinuria and protection from functional decline at 10 years follow-up.