Hydroxychloroquine

[HollyHeski]

New report regarding hydroxychloroquine. I have been on this for over 10 years, originally prescribed for sjrogrens but now learning also good for APS & Lupus patients.

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[MaryF Administrator]

I am hearing that people with Hughes Syndrome/APS are prescribed it more regularly now, not just for the fatigue issues, but also as it does seem to help with clotting issues, although more studies will be done, I have heard of this being described as anecdotally, with regard to thinning the blood, from a medical perspective. MaryF

[daisyd]

It is a life saver drug for me, my balance has improved and I don't fall over like I used to, or bump into things it's brilliant

[Lure2]

Hi Holly,

Have I misunderstood that Hydroxycloroquine is another name for Plaquenil or .......?

Kerstin

[Yllek in reply to Lure2]

Yes they are the same thing Kerstin. I say I take hydroxychloroquine and my haematologist calls it plaquenil.

Kelly x

[Kerlampert in reply to Lure2]

Yes, its the generic for Plaquenil.

[Kerlampert]

It shows effects on TF...tissue factor. So, I will stay on it long enough to measure any differences in myself...its now been 5 months since I started.

Kerstin from Hawaii

[Lure2 in reply to Kerlampert]

Hallo Kerstin!

Which is the best one?

Kerstin in Stockholm

[HollyHeski Administrator in reply to Lure2]

Plaquenil/hydroxychloroquine are the same drug, the best brand for us is from Zentiva. There are other suppliers but some people report nasty side effects.

[Lure2 in reply to HollyHeski]

Thanks Kelly! That is what I have neard before but forgotten. Zentiva is the name.

Kerstin

[Kerlampert in reply to Lure2]

I don't know, but I will look into it over the next few months.

Kerstin

[Wittycjt]

Hmm