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5 patient evaluations for Hydroxychloroquine taken for the purpose of 'Systemic Lupus Erythematosus' with a perceived effectiveness rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Started May 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 07, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 19, 2012   ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 07, 2012
Advice & Tips
After a few months of break from this drug, my new rheumatologist wants me back on it. So far, no side effects like last time.
Date
Apr 19, 2012
Advice & Tips
I started taking hydroxychloroquine as soon as I was diagnosed with lupus. I had a lesion on my nose (a white bump) that disappeared after a month of taking the drug (the bump had been there for over a year). I had hives when I started the drug (dosage 200mg) and my doctor told me to take the drug every other day until my body got used to it. Once the hives ended, I started taking it everyday, and after a year, my dosage was increased to 400 mg. At the highest, I took 600mg, but only for 6 months, and the dosage was decreased again to 400 mg, which I took for 3 years. I just stopped the drug 2 weeks ago on my own, cold-turkey, and have had no adverse reactions. If anything, I feel and look healthier than I have in years.
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Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Started Aug 25, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 31, 2012 400 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 31, 2012
Advice & Tips
I have had a consistently low white blood count my entire life. After taking plaquenil, my count began to normalize. I find having an alarm set right before bed time and never moving my pills from my end-table keeps me on track.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Started Apr 01, 2011)
Date Dosage RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Perceived effectiveness Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 27, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Migraine headaches
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Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Started Dec 07, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 14, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Started Aug 20, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 17, 2009 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Gas, Stomach pain, Hair loss
Date
Sep 17, 2009
Advice & Tips
Plaquenil - when I first started it, it was very efiicacious. but did also have immediate side effects of stomach upset, gas, and hair loss. I have decided that the benefits outway the side effects and so am still taking it (200 mg twice a day). my doc did initial blood tests, and also warned me to get eye exams regularaly.
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