Effectiveness of Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined With Tacrolimus for Steroid Tapering in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

"Participants in steroid tapering group will take MMF+TAC during the first 18 months. After 18 months, participants without lupus flare will randomly stop MMF or TAC.~Participants in steroid maintenance group will take MMF+TAC during the first 24 months. After 24 months, participants without lupus flare will randomly stop MMF or TAC."

"Participants in steroid tapering group will take MMF+TAC during the first 18 months. After 18 months, participants without lupus flare will randomly stop MMF or TAC.~Participants in steroid maintenance group will take MMF+TAC during the first 24 months. After 24 months, participants without lupus flare will randomly stop MMF or TAC."

"Participants in steroid tapering group will stop taking glucocorticoid after the first 6 months.~Participants in steroid maintenance group will consistently take glucocorticoid for 18 months, and stop the use of glucocorticoid after 18 months if they do not flare."