36 patient evaluations for Hydroxychloroquine
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Jul 7, 2012 (Started May 01, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (diarrhea, skin rash)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
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.
Apr 19, 2012 (Started May 01, 2009)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for systemic lupus erythematosus)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (diarrhea, skin rash)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
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.
- 2 helpful marks
Jun 24, 2012 (Started Jan 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for mixed connective tissue disease)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
The best is to take this medication at night so that you sleep through any side effects, I also find drinking milk really really helps reduce side effects.
Do not eat brussel sprouts with this medication unless you want your partner to kick you out of bed (toot-toot)
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Oct 2, 2012 (Started Jul 02, 2012)
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EffectivenessNone (for Sjogren's syndrome)
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EffectivenessNone (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessNone (for muscle and joint pain)
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EffectivenessNone (for pain in lower back)
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EffectivenessNone (for pain)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
200 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Do your research many pharmaceuticals are more harmful than beneficial.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
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