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Plaquenil for Lyme Disease, Arthritis User Reviews

Rating: 7.5

Plaquenil has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of lyme disease, arthritis. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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  • jj1...
  • January 26, 2012

"I felt better than I have in 20 years! After 20 years on NSAIDs needed for Lyme arthritis, my kidneys were affected, and when I stopped NSAIDs cold turkey, it was amazing how much pain my body was in. Now a year into Plaquenil, I feel like a new person. Get eyes checked every 6 months. Had a little visual aura two days ago, don't know if from Plaquenil, but getting it checked next week. Eye doctor said it wasn't serious."

10 / 10
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  • Jas...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 17, 2014

"Plaquenil has been great for me. It has reduced the stiffness & swelling in hands & feet to almost nothing. Started at 200mg twice a day, and have since reduced to one time per day. I have a complete eye exam once a year to watch for possible retina side effects."

9 / 10
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  • yan...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 21, 2020

"I took this drug, Plaquenil, for a longer period and nearly lost an eye. I had to have eye surgery the day it was discovered I had multiple retinal tears. I had to be awake for 1+ hours and had a bubble in my eye for 8 weeks. I have had continuing issues with my other eye, having laser surgery for tears (also awake) numerous times. It will be a threat for the rest of my life."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 25, 2011

"I have Lyme disease. No side effects. Helped with the pain and tiredness associated. It helped increase the antibiotics effects. Great medicine."

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