User Reviews for Hydroxychloroquine

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: This drug gave me back my life. I suffered with chronic cyclical arthritis that felt like it was in every joint. The fatigue was devastating. Even if I slept for hours I still woke up feeling no better. I was scared to take this drug but eventually I had to do something. Thankfully, I have no side effects. I only have very occasional arthritis and am no longer tired. It has given me back my life. I do have my eyes checked 2x/yr.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I was recently diagnosed with Rhuematoid Arthritis. I have started to take plaquenil. I am having extreme nightmares like never before. I looked up the facts on the drug and it is a side effect.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: I have been on this medication since February 2008. I have more energy and less fatigue. I still have my days, but this medication is a God send. Initially, my hair began to thin, but with supplements and proper hydration for my hair, it has levelled and is beginning to thicken again. If you are taking this medicine and have some of the side effects, please give it some time. I am glad I did.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: I have had lupus 6 years and have been taking plaquenil since then and I have had no side effects. This medication has really helped me to have a normal life again.

hydroxychloroquine for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I was diagnosed with sero-negative rheumatoid arthritis in 1998. Plaquenil quickly helped the swelling and pain in my hands, wrists, and elbows. After 4 years, a new doctor questioned whether I really had RA, and she took me off Plaquenil. Less than two years later, my hands seemed to freeze up, and I actually wore splints because of the pain. A new rheumatologist quickly put me back on Plaquenil. I have my eyes checked by a retina specialist twice a year. My only pain now is osteoarthritis in my knees and back, and I exercise and take occasional anti-inflammatories for that. I am grateful to Plaquenil when I remember how bad my pain and the swelling were before Plaquenil.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I began taking Plaquenil 6 weeks ago and I am pleased with it. I'm now seeing the benefits and my Rheumatologist says that I should continue to get even better over the next 3 months. Honestly I'm okay with where I'm already at. The biggest surprise is that I'm receiving benefits that I didn't get from 20mg/day of Prednisone! The hardest part was when I first began Plaquenil. You initially experience side effects without any benefit but you just have to hang in there. The side effects start to improve significantly after 2 weeks. My side effects were nausea, loose stools, vomiting and temporary changes in vision (full eye exam confirmed that everything is fine.) I would highly recommend this medicine!

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Been taking for one week. Too soon to tell if it will work but long enough to learn that taking it with fatty food such as peanut butter or cream cheese lessens the stomach discomfort - for me anyway.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I've been on this medicine since I was 12. I'm now 21. I have yet to experience any major side effects. Just recently I've noticed that it upsets my stomach if I don't eat with it but I guess it's because my doctor just upped the dose because I gained weight.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Plaquenil has changed my life! I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis three months ago. My rheumotologist started me on this 200mg twice a day and after about a week I noticed a dramatic effect in my hands and feet. I used to wake up in the morning with swollen hands and feet and it took about a half an hour for the swelling/pain to subside. No longer is this true! I am 37 years old and finally have enough energy to keep up with my 4 children and busy husband. I sleep better, feel more focused in the daytime, and do not get tired from doing small tasks anymore. I am hoping to reduce my dosage and see if I can still get the same results.

hydroxychloroquine for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I spent 10 years trying to get my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosed - it runs in my family - but because I was considered "young" (in my 20s) when the pain started, and because it started in my shoulders (just like my mother), numerous doctors didn't think it was RA. Finally, a Naval doctor diagnosed it and added Plaquenil when Mobic alone was not alleviating my symptoms. Since being on both, I have had very few flares. I have now been seeing a rheumatologist, and to eliminate the remaining flares, he has since added sulfasalazine and I have been pain free for over 1 year now.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Taking this drug now in conjunction with methotrexate and it is really helping to improve my symptoms.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: When I was diagnosed with Sjogren's it was advised I start taking Plaquenil. I avoided it for months because I felt I had enough symptoms already without any side effects from medication. However it became quickly apparent that the fatigue and pain were not going to allow me to continue working being in my twenties at the time, this was NOT an option so I gave in and gave the Rheumatologist my consent. 6 years later, I have no complaints. I work full time and on the occasions that I forget to take my Plaquenil for a day or two, I notice a substantial difference; pain, unbearable fatigue, etc. and overall being unable to find energy enough to live my daily life. I am completely derailed without it.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Dermatomyositis: I've been taking Plaquenil since May 2008 for Dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. It's been great! It helped greatly with the fatigue. Highly recommended.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: This helped a lot at first, but I have been on this medicine for 7 years now. I think I may need something more now.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: Helps with the fatigue but turned my hair orange!

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: This medicine gave my life back. No side effects. Can go up and down stairs again. I have been taking plaquenil since 1994.

hydroxychloroquine for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: I've had a great experience with this medicine. It's something that I've been taking since I was diagnosed in September 2007. One thing you have to keep in mind is that you HAVE to have your eyes checked at least twice a year.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: I have been on Plaquenil 200 mg twice a day for 6 years and it has helped me tremendously. I couldn't get up from a chair or close my fists after being diagnosed with primary Sjogrens Syndrome. It took about a year, and I'm 90 % better. I am very careful to have a thorough eye exam every year to monitor potential ocular side effects. It is worth a try and the side effects are definitely less than long term steroid use.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Dermatomyositis: The drug Plaquenil was used faithfully for three months for the treatment of sarcoidosis. My scalp was ozing, flaking and overwhelmed with hyperpigmented lesions. The hair was approximately 1/4 inch in length due to the severity of the outbreak. My scalp has healed and the hair is now 6 inches long. The Plaquenil allowed my scalp to resume normal hair growth.

hydroxychloroquine for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Since starting this medication in conjunction with prednisone I am able to work an 8 hour day again.

hydroxychloroquine for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have been taking hydroxychloroquine for 3 years. It took a few months before I really noticed a difference but now, I am almost pain free. I take it with leflunomide, it wasn't working by itself. I have not had any serious side effects. I get my blood checked every 2-3 months and my eyes checked twice a year. I have a flare up now and then but they are nowhere near as painful as they used to be.

hydroxychloroquine for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I had pain in my knees, feet, wrists, elbows and shoulders. Sitting down and then getting up again was quite painful, some days I could walk only very slowly. After 8 weeks of taking hydroxychloroquine and meloxicam, I felt much better, but my joints were still somewhat swollen. My rheumatologist was ready to put me on stronger medication. I asked to give it a while longer before taking that step, since I felt so much improved. After 4 months of tracking my progress, the doctor now says I won't need the stronger medicines. The hydroxychloroquine was just very slow acting for me. I am very glad my doctor was willing to work with me, and I recommend patience with this medicine. By the way, I've experienced no side effects to date.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: This medicine has changed my life. I'm a nurse with primary Sjogren's Syndrome. It took 10 years for a diagnosis and another 10 years for a rheumatologist to prescribe Plaquenil. I have never felt so good. Minimal joint point, lots of energy, able to sleep at night, what could be better! I was able to complete an eye exam for the first time in 9 years. I'm enjoying life pain free and with energy!

hydroxychloroquine for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: I took this medicine for 9 years and then stopped, blaming it for my gastrointestinal problems. I didn't start it again until 6 years later when I had a flare up with very high sed rate and swelling of ankle joint. I then agreed to start it again. I feel so much better. My skin which was getting really scary, but not Lupus plaques, has improved. I regret discontinuing the use of Plaquenil. I could kick myself. I also have my peripheral vision checked 2 X yearly.

hydroxychloroquine for Sjogren's Syndrome: I've been taking this for 2.5 months as I feel terrific. No more fatigue and a lot less pain.