Drug-induced lupus erythematosus
Treatment:
Usually symptoms resolve within several days to weeks after stopping the medication that caused the symptoms. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are used to treat arthritis and pleurisy. Corticosteroid creams are used to treat skin rashes. Antimalarial drugs (hydroxychloroquine) are sometimes used for skin and arthritis symptoms. Sensitivity to light is treated by protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Routine eye examinations are recommended to detect eye complications early.
Expectations (prognosis):
Symptoms usually resolve within several days to weeks after stopping the medication.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms do not improve after the medication that caused the symptoms has been discontinued, or new symptoms develop.
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