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Reviews for hydroxychloroquine systemic to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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hydroxychloroquine: I started this drug for Discoid lupus. It made me insane. I would fly into rages at small things, later I would melt on the floor in tears. Scared my daughters - 18 and 21. I quit taking this drug after 3 weeks.
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hydroxychloroquine: 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.
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): 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.
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): 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.
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): 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.
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): 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.
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