Thu-17-03-2016, 17:45 PM
(Thu-17-03-2016, 13:00 PM)Bill Wrote: I think that your husband is getting an excellent standard of care. It is a horrible disease and no treatment is without risk. Regarding the dosage, I was on the six a day equivalent and it was not strong enough, so I had to change my regime. Like any drug, if you dont take the right dosage it does not work.
Jim, it is hardly the OED, but it stated:
<Although there has been no evidence of an increased risk of malignancy in patients receiving FAE therapy for psoriasis, current guidelines advise against treatment of patients with malignant diseases or a history of malignancy>
Cheers,
Bill
Excellent standard of care? Who gives an elderly patient with an already suppressed immune system one of the most immunosuppressive drug on the planet? Cyclosporine has a host of problems and can only be used for a year at max. Why bother?