PRASTERA- prasterone and ibuprofen
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Prasterone is a naturally-occurring pre-hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. SLE attacks the adrenal cortex. Women with SLE thus often have depressed levels of this pre-hormone.
Your doctor has prescribed PRASTERA® to supplement your body's level of this pre-hormone. Use PRASTERA® exactly as your doctor tells you.
You likely will not feel much different taking PRASTERA®. This does not mean that it is not working, so keep taking it unless your doctor tells you not to, or unless you feel you are having an adverse reaction to it.
In clinical studies, oral prasterone reduced lupus patients' risk of auto-immune flare and death. PRASTERA® does not, however, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent your SLE. Thus, even while taking your PRASTERA®, you will continue to have SLE. You therefore should continue to see your doctor and should continue other therapy they believe appropriate.
PRASTERA® may cause acne. If this happens, you can ask your doctor to give you a prescription for a PRASTERA® kit which includes a mild topical anti-acne treatment. If that does not work, talk with your health care provider because acne should go away simply by stopping PRASTERA®.
PRASTERA® may cause hirsutism (unwanted body hair). This is reversible by stopping taking PRASTERA®.
PRASTERA® may cause abdominal pain, hypertension, and/or changes in serum lipids or serum hormone levels; your doctor may want to monitor these.
Tell your doctor what other drugs or dietary supplements you are taking. If you are taking PRASTERA®, you should not use any dietary supplement containing “DHEA” or “dehydroepiandrosterone.”
If you are pregnant, intending to become pregnant, or are nursing, do not use PRASTERA®.
Store PRASTERA® at not more than 25° C (77° F), and protect from excessive moisture or humidity. Keep out of reach of children.
For medical advice about suspected side effects, call your doctor. You may report suspected side effects to your doctor, or the FDA at 1 (800) 332-1088, or to your pharmacist at 1 (855) FLARE-FREE.
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