Over 65

Temporal Arteritis tends to occur in the older person, the most problematic factor is the dependence on long-term steroids, and the side-effects caused by this treatment. Side effects are less if the maintenance dose is kept below 7.5mg per day. Azathioprine may be used to reduce the dose of steroid.

Medication to prevent osteoporosis (calcium and Vitamin D and a biphosphonate such as disodium etidronate) should be routinely used, but particularly in the older person.

Amended November 2008