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Hydroxychloroquine

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Ukiah, CA

Any positives to this drug? Just started last week. How long until you saw a difference? I feel more swollen and stiff since starting it is that normal should I stick with it?

May 13, 2022
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A myRAteam Member

Plaquenil can help a lot! And it has fewer side effects than many drugs. Most RA drugs take a while to work. Be patient.

May 13, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I didn’t find it to work as well as methotrexate on its own but found it to work well in conjunction with sulfasalazine and/or methotrexate. Biggest positive is minimal side effects.

May 21, 2022
A myRAteam Member

I have been on plaquenil for years. Stick with it. It truly helps.

May 20, 2022
A myRAteam Member

Been taking it for years with no problems. I do feel it helps.

May 13, 2022

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