Raptiva for severe discoid

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Clare.T

Discussion Starter · Feb 28, 2009

We have had a couple of personal reports of the use of this drug for discoid that hasn't responded to other treatments. Here is an article summarising the UK study
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_empty.aspx?articleid=2141&zoneid=76

(I'll add links to our posters when I find them)

Clare

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lazylegs

· #2 · Feb 28, 2009

Recently a warning was applied to Raptiva in the US. Anyone considering using this drug should be aware of possible side effects.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW01958.html

Like some of the other medications used you have to weigh the benefits and the risks.

Take care,
Lazylegs