Hashimotos and Hydroxychloroquine experiences?

[mistygrey]

Hi there

Has anybody with Hashimotos tried or is on Hydroxychloroquine and been ok on this treatment? My Rheumy has mentioned for me to trial it for possible Sjogrens. I also have Hashimotos and Hypothyroid,

Any advice much appreciated

[Judithdalston]

I have taken it alongside levo, and other drugs, but for malaria prevention say for 6 week or so. Never noticed it had any good or bad effect re hypo/ Hashimoto’s, but see it can be used for rheumatitis/arthritis for those who don’t get on with other drugs. Did notice it is one of those drugs that may bind with other drugs/ supplements so has to be taken 4 hours away from anything else( including food/ drink) which can be problematic for us hypos/ Hashi already taking thyroid hormones and various vits/ minerals staggered over 24 hours!