No. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Although some of the vasculitides are self-limiting the majority cannot be cured. I have been using Citalopram to treat my depression for the past 15 years and wondering if this could be the cause of my Vasculitis?I have been on fluoxetine then sertraline for the majority of the last 25 years. Reply (0) Report. She is struggling...hardworking 51 year old was diagnosed with cerebral vasculitis 4 months ago. Others may never see their vasculitis completely go away and need ongoing treatment.Your doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid drug, such as prednisone or methylprednisolone (Medrol), to help control inflammation. Does anyone else? If blood flow is reduced or stopped, tissues can begin to die. I am pretty much stunned by this, because I have been itching, coughing and rashing like crazy for about a year now. These tests look for signs of inflammation, such as a high level of C-reactive protein. It is good news that coming off it is helping. I was recently diagnosed with Urticarial Vasculitis. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. I had never heard this until a facebook friend who is training to be a doctor mentioned it a few years back. The following suggestions may help:Make an appointment with your primary care doctor if you have signs or symptoms that worry you. My 34 yr old daughter (systemic vasculitis) takes the following drugs every day. Your doctor likely will start by taking your medical history and performing a physical exam. If your doctor suspects that you have vasculitis, he or she may refer you to a joint and muscle specialist (rheumatologist) with experience in helping people with this condition. Research continues into the causes of vasculitis and treatments. Gabapentin, Plaquenil. I am in the process of challenging the SSRI that I am taking for my depression. These medications are sometimes called steroid-sparing and may includemethotrexate (Trexall), azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), mycophenolate (Cellcept) or cyclophosphamide.The specific medication that you'll need depends on the type and severity of vasculitis you have, which organs are involved, and any other medical problems that you have. Prednisone. Lexapro. (Taking Prednisone and other meds to control it) I have challenged all my other medications, including vitamins, but never suspected my antidepressant.An SSRI can cause allergic reaction in some people, but I presume you looked at the list of side effects. Blood tests that l… What’s happening this; my sores and lesions are healing as I wean off the SSRI antidepressant (celexa). Treatment, which may include medication, depends upon which vessels and organs are affected. The main goal of treatment will be to relieve your symptoms. Infections are strongly suspected of playing a role in in forms such as the association of hepatitis B (a virus) and polyarteritis nodosa, and hepatitis C (another virus) and cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. Vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels, can affect vessels of all size. Blocked arteries also may require surgical treatment.One of your greatest challenges of living with vasculitis may be coping with side effects of your medication. He or she may have you undergo one or more diagnostic tests and procedures to either rule out other conditions that mimic vasculitis or diagnose vasculitis. What specialists you see depends on the type and severity of your condition.Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well-prepared. Thanks for your advice John!I was just reading the list of drugs that can induce vasculitis, and as a mental health therapist and marriage and family therapist familiar with depression medications I did not such medications on that list. All rights reserved. WinJ3. If a corticosteroid is needed for long-term (maintenance) therapy, you'll likely receive the lowest dose possible.Other medications may be prescribed with corticosteroids to control the inflammation so that the dosage of corticosteroids can be tapered more quickly. In mild cases, no specific treatment is … I am trying as hard as possible to get the Vasculitis under control, that’s why I am trying to find out what caused lt. You may also benefit from a multidisciplinary approach. Depending on the severity and type of ANCA vasculitis, different therapies may be used. Bacterial infections have been suspected of playing a possible role in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly known as Wegeners) which is the reason that some patients with GPA that is limited to the upper respirato… There is no cure for hypersensitivity vasculitis itself. A complete blood cell count can tell whether you have enough red blood cells. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Tests and procedures might include: 1. Which drugs and how long you need to take them depend on the type of vasculitis, the organs involved and how serious your condition is.Some people have initial success with treatment, then experience flare-ups later.