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Methotrexate not Humira for RA
I was on
plaquenil
before that and that did not work really well with me
I was on
plaquenil
before that and that did not work really well with me
Vmitch
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Eye checks and hydroxychloroquine(Plaquenil)
I have been taking hydroxychloroquine (
Plaquenil
) for 8 years. My understanding is that this drug can cause retinopathy. However I have not been offered eye checks for this with an eye doctor.
I have been taking hydroxychloroquine (
Plaquenil
) for 8 years. My understanding is that this drug can cause retinopathy. However I have not been offered eye checks for this with an eye doctor.
ma73jon
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Insomnia on CellCept? Sleeping pills that helped?HELP
I am also revved up during the day and have anxiety(it is not psychological or shall I say my baseline anxiety increased 4-5x since taking cellcept) I also take
plaquenil
, synthroid and enalapril(for the nephritis). I started doxepin 10mg HS with my PCP but it really isn't helping.
I am also revved up during the day and have anxiety(it is not psychological or shall I say my baseline anxiety increased 4-5x since taking cellcept) I also take
plaquenil
, synthroid and enalapril(for the nephritis). I started doxepin 10mg HS with my PCP but it really isn't helping.
NewEngland3
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
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Retinopathy Risk in Lupus Increases With Longer Hydroxychloroquine Use
BEFORE TAKING HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (
), SEE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST (A MEDICAL DOCTOR, NOT AN OPTICIAN) WHO WILL MONITOR YOU CLOSELY. ANY SIGN OF TOXICITY, THE DRUG WILL BE STOPPED BEFORE ANY DAMAGE.
BEFORE TAKING HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (
), SEE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST (A MEDICAL DOCTOR, NOT AN OPTICIAN) WHO WILL MONITOR YOU CLOSELY. ANY SIGN OF TOXICITY, THE DRUG WILL BE STOPPED BEFORE ANY DAMAGE.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
5 years ago
Correct Dosage for hydroxychloroquine - Updated in 2011 - based on Height NOT Weight
https://www.lupus.org/resources/protecting-your-eyesight-when-taking-
plaquenil
I read many articles here about people taking 400 mg of
plaquenil
/ Hydroxychloroquine a day. We have to remind The rheumatologists that the dosage was updated in 2011.
https://www.lupus.org/resources/protecting-your-eyesight-when-taking-
plaquenil
I read many articles here about people taking 400 mg of
plaquenil
/ Hydroxychloroquine a day. We have to remind The rheumatologists that the dosage was updated in 2011.
Djlr
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Sores back of throat
Hi guys I was Diagnosed with SLE exactly a year ago I’m on
plaquenil
ans methrotrexate and steroids but I keep getting recurring sores/ulcers on the back my of throat which is so painful I can’t eat or drink my gp said she thought they were ulcers due to lupus and gave me some throat spray does anyone
Hi guys I was Diagnosed with SLE exactly a year ago I’m on
plaquenil
ans methrotrexate and steroids but I keep getting recurring sores/ulcers on the back my of throat which is so painful I can’t eat or drink my gp said she thought they were ulcers due to lupus and gave me some throat spray does anyone
Sammymoat1986
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Seen specialist
Hi guy my wife (nannyshark) has now seen a consultant and he has put her on clopidogrel and she will be starting
Plaquenil
in a couple of weeks.any one familiar with these drugs Thank you
Hi guy my wife (nannyshark) has now seen a consultant and he has put her on clopidogrel and she will be starting
Plaquenil
in a couple of weeks.any one familiar with these drugs Thank you
Nanny-shark
in
Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
5 years ago
Anyone have any thoughts about Hydroxychloroquine?
My dermatologist just prescribed
Plaquenil
(but I have the generic Hydroxychloroquine) 200mg. How long do you usually take it, months years indefinately? I have Discoid Lupus, and it's affecting my facial skin, scalp, and hair follicles.
My dermatologist just prescribed
Plaquenil
(but I have the generic Hydroxychloroquine) 200mg. How long do you usually take it, months years indefinately? I have Discoid Lupus, and it's affecting my facial skin, scalp, and hair follicles.
Biloxi
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Reduction in Plaquinil
I am really struggling to get the correct answer I have taken
Plaquenil
for 30 years with no problems my consultant in the last 18 months has decided to reduce me from 400 to 200mg on the 2 occasions we tried I have noticed a huge increase in my joint pain.
I am really struggling to get the correct answer I have taken
Plaquenil
for 30 years with no problems my consultant in the last 18 months has decided to reduce me from 400 to 200mg on the 2 occasions we tried I have noticed a huge increase in my joint pain.
Gillyg
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Paresthesia is back, even with Plaquenil !!
Hi everyone... Lucky you, get Trump today 😅 Anyway I haven't complained in a while...Paresthesia is back...RLS is back...Pain in joints a tad better but still get shooting pain in my fingers..Am also on 4 mg. oripinole nightly. Oh yeah, the mandibular dystonia is a bit better Thanks Betty👩🏻🦰
Hi everyone... Lucky you, get Trump today 😅 Anyway I haven't complained in a while...Paresthesia is back...RLS is back...Pain in joints a tad better but still get shooting pain in my fingers..Am also on 4 mg. oripinole nightly. Oh yeah, the mandibular dystonia is a bit better Thanks Betty👩🏻🦰
Bettyboop71345
in
The Australian Sjögren's Syndrome Association
5 years ago
Does Plaquenil affect my menstrual cycle?
I’ve been diagnosed with lupus for a little over half a year, i’ve been put on hydroxychloroquine or
plaquenil
around the same time too. I’m only 16, so it’s not menopause, but my period started to come light and late and then completely stopped.
I’ve been diagnosed with lupus for a little over half a year, i’ve been put on hydroxychloroquine or
plaquenil
around the same time too. I’m only 16, so it’s not menopause, but my period started to come light and late and then completely stopped.
jaylovesstars
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Does anyone has had good effect of any medication for dryness (inflammation of salivary and lacrimal glands)? Many thanks..
*I have PSS, and I stopped taking
Plaquenil
after 17 years, and I am wondering if anyone used any medication which worked for dryness (mouth, eyes, nose etc and painful salivary glands) ?
Plaquenil
worked really well for dryness, despite reports indicating it may not be effective.
*I have PSS, and I stopped taking
Plaquenil
after 17 years, and I am wondering if anyone used any medication which worked for dryness (mouth, eyes, nose etc and painful salivary glands) ?
Plaquenil
worked really well for dryness, despite reports indicating it may not be effective.
rosegardens
in
The Australian Sjögren's Syndrome Association
5 years ago
Plaquenil?
With my Rheaumy, I’ve landed on
Plaquenil
. Anyone have experiences to share? Thanks.
With my Rheaumy, I’ve landed on
Plaquenil
. Anyone have experiences to share? Thanks.
MLC1972
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Prof Hughes Blog: June 2019
She was diagnosed with Lupus, started on a (short) course of steroids (10mg daily) and
Plaquenil
, one a day. She responded well, but remained on
Plaquenil
. Aged 18, starting a new job, she began to suffer from headaches, often premenstrual. These were put down to stress.
She was diagnosed with Lupus, started on a (short) course of steroids (10mg daily) and
Plaquenil
, one a day. She responded well, but remained on
Plaquenil
. Aged 18, starting a new job, she began to suffer from headaches, often premenstrual. These were put down to stress.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
5 years ago
Has anyone had this combo of bloodwork and symptoms?
I have taken
Plaquenil
in the past, but for most of these years, I have just taken either Naproxen or Meloxicam to manage my inflammation. My CBC bloodwork always turns up with irregularities, but they seem to change every time. The only consistently positive results are the ANA and the RA.
I have taken
Plaquenil
in the past, but for most of these years, I have just taken either Naproxen or Meloxicam to manage my inflammation. My CBC bloodwork always turns up with irregularities, but they seem to change every time. The only consistently positive results are the ANA and the RA.
lupette
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Anyone with pure membranous (lupus nephritis Type 5)?
I take just
plaquenil
currently. Has anyone had this? Does it ever go into remission? What can I expect? thank you!
I take just
plaquenil
currently. Has anyone had this? Does it ever go into remission? What can I expect? thank you!
NewEngland3
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
Recently diagnosed
I haven’t started
Plaquenil
yet as my rheumatologist still wants do a muscle biopsy to rule out severe muscle involvement. And I need to get my eye exam. My biggest issue is since we’re waiting to treat which I’m okay with since any treatment would hide inflammation.
I haven’t started
Plaquenil
yet as my rheumatologist still wants do a muscle biopsy to rule out severe muscle involvement. And I need to get my eye exam. My biggest issue is since we’re waiting to treat which I’m okay with since any treatment would hide inflammation.
Scb27
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
5 years ago
Thinking out loud
I'm on mtx injections 20mg once a week
Plaquenil
2 times a day plus the usual that comes with this stuff, so last rhuemy visit he says it's not working for me so going onto Enbrel but need to wait till September for the six mths on mtx etc is up to be approved so that is all fine.
I'm on mtx injections 20mg once a week
Plaquenil
2 times a day plus the usual that comes with this stuff, so last rhuemy visit he says it's not working for me so going onto Enbrel but need to wait till September for the six mths on mtx etc is up to be approved so that is all fine.
SmithsOriginal
in
NRAS
5 years ago
Medical marijuana and CBD products for AI
I am on the standard medications prednisone,
Plaquenil
, azathioprine, benlysta, ms cotin and few other pills. About 4 months ago I started using CBD rub on my joints and muscles for pain relief, and it worked fabulously.
I am on the standard medications prednisone,
Plaquenil
, azathioprine, benlysta, ms cotin and few other pills. About 4 months ago I started using CBD rub on my joints and muscles for pain relief, and it worked fabulously.
Kismetsoul
in
LUPUS UK
5 years ago
SS Flare
Still on 400mg
Plaquenil
. Guess I just needed to vent‼️
Still on 400mg
Plaquenil
. Guess I just needed to vent‼️
Bettyboop71345
in
The Australian Sjögren's Syndrome Association
5 years ago
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