Discontinuation of hydroxychloroquine in older patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a multicenter retrospective study.

Ruth Fernandez-RuizNicole BornkampMimi Y KimAnca AskanaseAnna ZezonChung-E TsengH Michael BelmontAmit SaxenaJane E SalmonMichael LockshinJill P BuyonPeter M Izmirly

Published in: Arthritis research & therapy (2020)

In this retrospective study of older stable patients with SLE on long-term HCQ, withdrawal did not significantly increase the risk of flares.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
systemic lupus erythematosus
clinical trial
rheumatoid arthritis
double blind