if stopped how soon do you see an effect?
hydroyxchloroquine: if stopped how soon do you see... - LUPUS UK
hydroyxchloroquine
Within a week, but it does depend on a few variables, temp, general state of health, infections etc.
I stopped mine 2 weeks ago - currently taking nothing! However my Lupus symptoms are comparatively mild.
So far I have not noticed anything other than a little back pain and am hoping I can cope on pain killers and/or anti inflammatories longer term. We'll see. (Ha! unfortunate phrase in my case)
I would surmise that it would be different for each case depending on the state of the Lupus, the dose taken, the amount already on the body (how long have you been taking it?) and any other meds you happen to be on. Your weight may also be a factor.
When I asked on coming off HCQ my rheumy suggested I may notice in a month, and he is seeing me again at the end of July to assess where I am.
Ive been on it for about 17 years and decided a couple of weeks ago I wanted to reduce my dose, after speaking to rheumi he suggested I take it every other day for a few months to initially see how I felt and then taper it down after that. im feeling a few more aches and pains but im guessing I have quite a build up of it my body - im just hoping I haven't become totally reliant on it!
So why did you have to stop it?..I stopped s week ago it was hurting my eyes..even though I only been on it for 2 yrs..