Condition · ICD-10 M32.9
Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation in multiple organs.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and brain. Hydroxychloroquine is a cornerstone of therapy for most patients; corticosteroids and immunosuppressants are used for flares and organ-threatening disease.
At a glance
Medications tracked
7
First-line options
Hydroxychloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Related conditions
Rheumatoid ArthritisSjögren SyndromeMultiple SclerosisFibromyalgia
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Top treatments tried for Lupus
Community-driven data · early preview
Hydroxychloroquine
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Prednisone
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Methylprednisolone
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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