Date: 23.04.2012
From: Rachel
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Subject: Planequil
Hi all, I'm currently on 10 mg of methotrexate, 20 mg of leflunomide (initially rheumy wanted to wean me off the methotrexate). I had a phone call today from rheumatology today to tell me they want to add planequil (sorry if spelt wrong) and keep me on the methotrexate. Has anyone had any experience of this med? Taking all three is making me slightly nervous! Thanks, Rachel
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Date: 23.04.2012
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: Planequil
Hi Rachel, I take plaquenil along with mtx and sulphasalazine, i started the plaquenil about 5 years ago and it did make a big difference to me. They say that plaquenil is one of the safer drugs although you do need to get your eyes checked once a year.
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Date: 23.04.2012
From: Rachel
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Subject: Re: Planequil
Thanks Rhona, yes they've told me to have an eye test before I start. At the moment my blood readings have barely budged and I've been on meth for 18 months, with leflunomide added 7 months ago. Fingers crossed it helps!
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Date: 23.04.2012
From: rhona
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Subject: Re: Planequil
I was the same until they added plaquenil and it made a huge difference. Good luck x
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