以下是引用KARE在2009-4-3 17:20:00的发言: April 2009Questions about your treatment?Information about evaluating your treatment optionsThe National Psoriasis Foundation message boards are buzzing with the recent warning that the biologic drug Raptiva (efalizumab) can cause serious side effects.According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), people who are currently taking or who have discontinued taking Raptiva should be monitored by their health care provider for signs of serious side effects. Anyone who experiences these symptoms should immediately seek medical attention. The FDA warning reminded us how important it is for patients to evaluate their treatment options, especially before starting or stopping any medication. We spoke with dermatologist Stefan Weiss, M.D., clinical instructor at the University of Miami in Florida, about treatment considerations. Finding a treatment that works best for your situation is important, Weiss notes. “Psoriasis is a multi-factorial disease,” he says, meaning that many issues play a role in the disease—and no two people with psoriasis are alike. A treatment that completely clears one patient may have no effect on the next. Weiss stresses the importance of partnering with your dermatologist to learn about the risks and benefits of each drug that you are considering. “No treatment comes without potential sides effects,” Weiss says. Once you’ve determined all of the available options, only then can you determine what the best treatment option is for you. To help you do this, the National Psoriasis Foundation has created a list of helpful questions you should ask when considering a new treatment. 译为中文APRIL 2009你的治疗问题?你的治疗选择资料NPF资讯版传出最近的警告说,生物药物Raptiva (efalizumab)可导致严重的副作用。根据美国食物与药物管理局,(以下称FDA)人们现服用或已停止服用Raptiva,必须监视他们的健康状况是否有严重副作用。有过任何严重病兆者必须即刻寻求医生的诊断。FDA的警告唤醒我们病人对选择治疗的重要,尤其在治疗前或停止医药。与佛罗里达州迈阿密大学皮肤科临床学讲师Stefan Weiss谈过有关治疗上的思考。Weiss 说:找一种药物能最好治疗你的病是重要的。银屑病是多因素造成的。很多论说都充分表现疾病的一面。没有两个银屑病患者是一样的,某种药能使第一患者的银屑消失,但对第二者却无效。Wiess 强调,重要是与医生结为伙伴而讨论而得知你所考虑的药物的利与弊。没有药物不潜在副作用。当你知道所有选择的风险,你才能决定选择你的治疗。这才是你最好的选择。为了帮助你,NPF已作一列表,帮助你当你考虑新的治疗时,什么问题你该问你的医生。
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