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Drug induced LUPUS. I have been taking Benicar HCT (diaretic) for hypertension for a full year now. I keep reading on the internet that Hydrochlorothiazide can cause drug induced Lupus. I have many of the Lupus symptoms now. I can't see my Rheumy until the 4th of November so until then I keep looking for answers to my pains.
Side effects of Lupus Medications. One of the possible side effects of Solu-medrol is an increase in blood pressure. Patients should be sure to keep taking their blood pressure medication when receiving Solu-medrol by infusion. Another side effect is a temporary increase in blood sugar.t is used âoff labelâ (without FDA approval) for lupus because B cells play a very important role in the disease. This medication has mixed results in lupus, but works for some patients. Rituxan dosage is 1 gram to start and at 2 weeks, then every 16-20 weeks.