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Kazza

Updated 2mo ago

Seeking Positive Experiences with New Medication

I'm about to start this medication and I'm terrified of the side effects. Please can anyone share positive experiences with this medication?

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TrixNY

2mo

Just seeing this post now. I hope your meds are going well and you’re feeling the benefits. I’ve been on hydroxychloroquine for four years now. I take 200mg daily. A few times my rheu has wanted to increase my dose and I’ve resisted. Long term, this medication can cause retina damage, but it depends on dosage over time. You should see a retina specialist every 2-3 years to make sure everything is okay. Otherwise, I’ve had no side effects and it has help control my inflammation which has been wonderful.
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Kitkat61

2mo

Plaquinil was the best thing I ever started! Takes about 6weeks to start working!
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May1967

2mo

I have been on it for about a year and haven't had any side effects

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