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(also known as Hydroxychloroquine)

Hydroxychloroquine belongs to the family of medicines called antiprotozoals. Protozoa are tiny, one-celled animals. Some are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body.

This medicine is used to prevent and to treat malaria and to treat some conditions such as liver disease caused b... continue

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Overall, 80% (2432 Members) find Plaquenil helpful
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Plaquenil Reviews

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seems to be helping, but I am still going through my paid sick leave WAY too fast
Working / Worked
Three times I have been on Plaquenil over the years. The first back in 1980 and I was on it for 2 also worked well for a few years, which caused a remission for 3 years. The second time it also worked well for me. About 8 years ago, I tried it again and nada. I was constantly nausea and quit. I am going to try Plaquenil again in a few weeks.
Working / Worked
I was on high doses of prednisone initially, it did work, however I lost a tremendous amount of weight! I only take it now for flares. I can live with the emotional liability when on prednisone, as long as it continues to work.
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I have just started this medication, so it's hard to tell at this point.
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When I first tried it I developed a very bad headache after a month and discontinued, but I am back on it because I have had shingles for several months to see if it will help my body overcome them.
Working / Worked
Took Plaquenil for 18.5 years. It was my miracle drug until I began progressing.
Working / Worked
did not work
Working / Worked
It was increased to 400mg daily and I did see a difference after about a month.
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It didn't seem to help me at all
Working / Worked
works slowly, no side effects
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Plaquenil
    Has anyone tried Plaquenil? I started it two months ago and I can't believe how much it has helped me with pain. [More]
  2. Discussion: Plaquenil
    My rheumy told me that plaquenil wouldn't work for me.....maybe it's the weight thing? I'm on mtx and folic acid, along with an arsenal of pain meds. [More]
  3. Discussion: Plaquenil
    I've been on 200 mg twice a day for about two years. Rheumy added sulfasalazine a few months ago, but it didn't help. Now take the plaquenil plus MTX. [More]
  4. Discussion: Plaquenil
    What is the standard dosage for plaquenil? My rheumy started me on two 200MG tablets a day. [More]
  5. Discussion: Plaquenil
    How has the plaquenil worked so far nicklein25? I started taking it right before Christmas and have had some side effects. waiting patiently for it t... [More]