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Has Anyone Been Prescribed 'Plackinol (sp)'?

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Some may find this interesting: my Wife has been prescribed the above Rx which was first used as an anti-malarial drug and also prescribed for 'the Donald' when he exhibited COVID symptoms.

March 18, 2022 (edited)
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A myRAteam Member

I was just diagnosed in January and was put on this med. It is the least invasive to the body (except eyes which my doc said is a very slim chance that would happen) So far a few months in I have been doing okay BUT I have changed my diet and lost weight too so not sure which is helping more. I did experience some stomach issues and it made a little dizzy and tired. I have to stay active and eat a clean organic diet along with meds. My diet has helped with fatigue! Hopefully it will keep me going for a long time. Good to see you are supporting your wife as it will help her. You're in this together...

March 31, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Ive been on it since 2012 i have to have my eyes checked yearly though and last month my rheumatologist reduced it to 100 mg daily

March 31, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I am on Plaquinil or hyroxychloroquin as well. Only been on for a little over a week now so too soon to tell if it is helping. Rheumotologist said it could take 3 months to feel full effects and determine if we need to try something different. Is your wife having success with it?

March 18, 2022 (edited)
A myRAteam Member

I am on it. Still contracted covid-puenomina(?) Mild case

April 16, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Yes I have used plaquenil in the past for a few months and it stopped working!! I hope it works for you...😊

March 31, 2022
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