How Is Nephrotic Syndrome Treated?
Symptoms usually start to improve in 2 to 3 weeks after starting treatment with diet and medicines. Different medicines may be needed. Immunosuppressive drugs, such as prednisone and cyclophosphamide, may be needed to help kidney inflammation. Diuretics (“water pills” such as furosemide) reduce swelling. Medicine often must be taken for 3 months or more.