Drug-induced lupus erythematosus history and symptoms

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Overview

History

Common Symptoms

Symptoms of drug-induced lupus erythematosus include:

These signs and symptoms are not side effects of the drugs taken which occur during short term use. DIL occurs over long-term and chronic use of the medications listed above. While these symptoms are similar to those of systemic lupus erythematosus, they are generally not as severe unless they are ignored which leads to more harsh symptoms, and in some reported cases, death.

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