Hcqs And Medrol 4 Mg For Kikuchi's Disease (and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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My mother-in-law, age 63 has been prescribed HCQS 400 twice daily and medrol 4 mg daily for kikuchi's disease(autoimmune disease) and/or rheumatoid arthritis. The Dr. said this medication would continue all her life.
1. is it required for such a long duration?
2. what are the side-effects?

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