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Plaquenil and Pregabalin with Activated Charcoal?

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Hi all,

Anyone know if it is OK to take charcoal capsules whilst on plaquenil and pregabalin? I've found they're fantastic for reducing the flatulence problem but then I googled and saw that it can also absorb the active effects of the drugs as well... They're used to treat overdoses of the drugs so it does make sense.

I have felt slightly less well whilst taking them, I thought it was just because I was overdoing it but it could be the charcoal.

Anyone tried this before?

Thanks

Jennie

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Adamine

Is that wind caused by taking the drugs???

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Jennie_103

Oh yes! Had huge problems with that with plaquenil/hydroxy

J

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caninecrazy

hello, does pregabalin make a difference as well as taking plaquenil/hydroxy please? i was offered it to help my fatigue but im warey of putting chemicals/drugs into my body. i was told they were a short term fix?

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I was on pregabilin before I started plaquenil. I think pregablin does more for my background pain than it does for my fatigue but I've never had any side effects with it so I would say give it a try. Also, I've been on it for about 7 years so not a short term thing at all! It is quite short term in terms of how long it lasts in your body - I can tell if I'm a few hours late taking my morning or evening dose, perhaps that's what they meant?

Jennie

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caninecrazy

thankyou jennie, i will ask about it in december as thats my next rhuemy appt. i would love to have some energy! x

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