Lupus treatments can vary from person to person as much as its symptoms do. NSAIDs may be the first thing you try if your joints are the main problem.
Approved drugs for lupus include corticosteroids. These are powerful drugs and you should take the lowest dose needed for your symptoms. Your doctor likely will prescribe an antimalarial drug.
You doctor may also want you to try drugs used for RA, such as DMARDs like methotrexate.