Newly Dx and New to Community

[sevierbehavior]

Just received Dx of RA this past week.  Rheumatologist started treatment with Mobic and Plaquenil. How long before I notice any improvement with symptoms of fatigue and pain?

[Stephanie91077]

It can take the plaquenil up to 12 weeks to work. The major most common side effect is vision issues so you should see an opthalmologist for a baseline exam now and then see him or her every 6 months so that subtle changes can be detected early

[Carolynmh5 in reply to Stephanie91077]

It's very important to see your eye doctor, my little sister is on that and she has developed a cataract in one eye and one developing in other eye.

[CherylDV]

My doc told me that it takes up to 3 months to reach full saturation with most meds. So you can try a new medication up to 4 times a year. If you have RA ask your rheumatologist if your are moderate or severe? If the new meds don't do ANYTHING for you by 1 month, call and ask for a different med.

[Lorihuff]

My Dr put me on mobic a month ago. The first 2 wks on it was great. Now I am back to feeling miserable