Celiac Disease: Conventional and Prescription Medications

The following conventional medicines may be prescribed by doctors to treat the symptoms of celiac disease, particularly if a gluten-free diet fails to curtail the symptoms of the disease.
  • Anti-inflammatory medications: Glucocorticoids such as prednisone (Deltasone®) and prednisolone (Prelone®), 6-mercaptopurine (Purinethol®).
  • Immunosuppressive medications: Azathioprine, cyclosporine
Additional Information about Celiac Disease
  1. Celiac Disease Overview
  2. Common symptoms of celiac disease
  3. Common causes of celiac disease
  4. Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for celiac disease
  5. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of celiac disease
  6. Cited Sources and Additional Reading for celiac disease