Experiences with
Plaquenil1,054 public posts
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
or
SLE Patients Stake a Claim on Hydroxychloroquine
The American College of Rheumatology has issued a series of recommendations to ensure a steady supply of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Sanofi) for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who depend on the medication to control flares.
Using Hydroxychloroquine for Less Than 1 Year Raises Patients’ Likelihood of Flares, Study Suggests
Based on evidence of fewer flares in comparison with a placebo, hydroxychloroquine (sold as Plaquenil, among other names) is recommended as a safe, daily and long-term treatment for SLE patients.