For lupus patients, protein is especially important because corticosteroids cause muscle wasting, and losing weight without adequate protein intake risks losing muscle mass rather than fat
Tolerance can reduce during a gap, so restarting at a high dose may cause worse side effects
A few things are worth understanding before you start
Special storage conditions Keep the undiluted vial of lyophilised powder in a cool, dry and dark place
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However, as with all other types of drugs, these medicines are not free from possible side effects