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. Additional Reading for celiac disease