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resetRemicade Vs Plaquinil
Remicade Vs Plaquinil
My doc just called and said my test was negative for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). However RA is still positive.
She wants to put me on remicade or plaquinil. What has your experience been with either drug? Thanks!
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Plaquenil VS Methotrexate
Plaquenil VS Methotrexate
Which do you prefer and why? I was prescribed methotrexate in September but I decided to not begin it due to fear of side effects. I have my first appt coming in 9 days with a rheumatolgist and I figure they will want to prescribe me something. The more I read about methotrexate the less comfortable I am with taking it. I have begun to read about plaquenil and it doesn't seem as scary... don't get me wrong the eye problems you can develop are kinda freaking me out... But not as scary as methotre… read more
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A myRAteam Member said:
I haven't taken Methotrexate but was on hydroxychloroquine. It started affecting my eyes in 3-1/2 weeks. I had to stop taking it abruptly. I'm currently not taking any prescription meds for my RA… read more
posted 4 months ago
Does Anyone Take Just Plaquenil Alone For Their RA?
Does Anyone Take Just Plaquenil Alone For Their RA?
My md wants to start me on plaquenil for my RA . Im currently not taking anything but Monica as needed. My pain is getting worse but I'm scared to start meds.
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Aruva Vs Plaquenil
Aruva Vs Plaquenil
Has anyone taken methotrexate injections along with plaquenil or aruva? Im wondering which would be best. He recommended aruva, but Im worried about the liver toxicity possibility. Im worried about the vision problems as well with plaqueni
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A myRAteam Member said:
I take both Plaquenil and Methotrexate. I have mild hair loss ARAVA is often prescribed instead of Methotrexate. Both Metho and ARAVA can have liver issues.
posted about 1 month ago
Has Anyone Been Prescribed 'Plackinol (sp)'?
Has Anyone Been Prescribed 'Plackinol (sp)'?
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.
Taking New Non Biologic Plaquenil
Taking New Non Biologic Plaquenil
I having been taking methotrexate for about 7 months I take 9 tablets once a week but now my doctor wants to add plaquenil. Has anyone taking PLAQUENIL if so what was your experiences
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Has Anyone Had Luck With Weekly Injections Of Enbrel ?
Has Anyone Had Luck With Weekly Injections Of Enbrel ?
Diagnosed a year ago.Was on Plaquinil and Methotrexate with not much luck.Had two injections in ankle with the first working, second did nothing. Dr stopping these meds and starting me in the Enbrel.Would love to hear the good /bad
A myRAteam Member said:
I have long history (35 years) with RA. I had really good luck on Enbrel some years ago and am now trying it again. Methotrexate gives biologics a boost- most docs would strongly recommend you stay… read more
posted 2 months ago
Any One Tried Hydroxychloroquine?
Any One Tried Hydroxychloroquine?
My primary doctor is trying to help with treatment since the RA Dr said not to come back due to no health insurance and can not afford the treatments she wants to do and none of the other RA dr's in NM will deal with you with out insurance so primary is trying her best. Anyway, she told me to go the pharmacy and price Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine and let her know which one I want to try due to budget. Well the methotrexate is cheaper but from what I read the side effects are awful. The… read more
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A myRAteam Member said:
Have been on plauqenil for almost seven years. I use it with celebrex on a daily basis, since the naproxen stopped being effective. @Enbrel weekly, as well. I did try @methotrexate, but I had to… read more
edited, originally posted almost 4 years ago
Plaquenil
Plaquenil
I have been taking Plaquinil for almost 2 years. Some day my eyes just can't focus and vision is very blurry. I also get a lot of leg, arm and feetpains, not just in the joints, but overall. Last few weeks also been struggling with chest pains. I have RA & Sjogrens Syndrome, also inject Methotrexate and use other prescribed meds.
A myRAteam Member said:
I'm also using Plaqnil and inject methotrexate. Also have RA and Sjogren's and Fibro. Also felt my eyes were getting worse, after examination, my dr told me to drink the Plaqenil only 5 day per week… read more
posted about 3 years ago
Xeljanz
Xeljanz
I am wondering if people on xeljanz are having good results, and if so what other drugs did they take before xeljanz. I have been on and taken off of methotrexate, (increased liver enzymes), sulphasalazine, (allergic reaction), Arava ( increased liver enzymes), [[treatment:Enbrel:54c034ca[[phone:8608753443000381]] ( 6:]] and a half years of remission and then it quit, I had anti-bodies that made my body resistant to it), Humira, (did not work because of antibodies), and Orencia ( worked for… read more
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