User Reviews for Plaquenil

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.

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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!

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease: My rheumatologist put me on Plaquenil for UCTD. Two days later I started having migraines, fits of crying, anxiety attacks, irritable, very depressed, and feeling almost convulsive. When the doctor took me off the medicines, I slept for 15 hours, just getting up to have dinner and going back to bed. This medicine is NOT for me.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: Almost a complete turn around from three years ago - fatigue still a factor at times as well as muscle pain but NOTHING compared to what it was like before taking it.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: The only reason I gave Plaquenil a 9 instead of a 10 is because I still need Imuran as well. Plaquenil is a great medicine but it's important to have your eyes examined every 6-12 months to check for a RARE side effect of eye damage.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: I have seen no benefits from this medication after months of use. My migraines have increased to almost daily now and have also increased in their intensity.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Lyme Disease, Arthritis: I have Lyme disease. No side effects. Helped with the pain and tiredness associated. It helped increase the antibiotics effects. Great medicine.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sjogren's Syndrome: Plaquenil has given me back my quality of life. I think I've been on it for about 3 years now. However, I've recently stopped taking it as I am having flashes in one eye and don't have the money to see a retina specialist - or an eye Dr. for that matter. Now that I have stopped the medication, I am back to having constant pain throughout my body - especially in my joints...and in my bones, and I am exhausted and sleep a lot without feeling rested. As soon as I get my eyes checked and if my exam shows good results, I will be back on Plaquenil immediately.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): I started taking 400mg Plaquenil (200mg in the morning and 200mg at night) 5 weeks ago, together with nortriptyline and I started to feel the difference on the last day of my 4th week, the excruciating pain stopped. I had many good days, sometimes I still hurt, but I'm able to walk and feed myself during good days. Before Plaquenil I had all bad days. Hopefully I will have all better days now. I have no diagnosis yet my doctor thinks I have Inflammatory arthritis. This medication is like a miracle.

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I was diagnosed with RA in October 2010 and have been on Plaquenil (200mg 2x/day) and Celebrex (200mg/day) for 3 months now. I've noticed a slight improvement in my hands and fingers as far as morning/evening swelling goes but the stiffness and pain still persist. I go back to see the RA doc next week and am hoping he can either increase the dose or add something else to the mix because I'm still not feeling all that great.