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Date: 13.10.2012
From: kirst

Subject: hydroxychloroquine

just wondering whos been on this and how you found it?
Im going to be starting it soon. I used to be on MTX but it didnt suit me so rummy wants me to try this.

any advice would be fab
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: Linda

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I have been taking hydroxychloroquine for years. I have lupus/ra. Before starting on it i felt dreadful. Once it kicked in, it takes awhile, i felt marvellous. A few years ago i had to double the dose to 400mg, after developed a lupus rash.

From what i understand it is one of the safest drugs although it doesn't suit everyone.
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: Nicola

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I've been taking this for about six weeks now, with no side effects as yet. Joints not so stiff or painful, but also stated Prednisolone around the same time, so tricky to tell.
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: bsk

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I got a rash so was taken off it. It was my second dmard so was moved onto anti tnfs. Much better.
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: Linda

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I should say that you have to have regular eye tests while you are taking it, although side affects are rare. I'm long overdue for mine. It would help if opticians didn't try to flog you more glasses every time you go for one.
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I have been on hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) for eight years. I felt much better within weeks of starting it. I get my eyes checked every year to make sure it isn't causing any problems.
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Date: 13.10.2012
From: Gillian

Subject: Re: hydroxychloroquine

I took it for ten weeks and had dreadful reaction. I lost my balance and sensory feelings. My hair also lost all its colour and went a white yellow colour. I was taken off it and was off work for three weeks. It took about 6 weeks in all to finally get rid of it in my system. I may have been very unfortunate but my experience of it is very very negative.
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