Question 1

hello, i was diagnosed with esl lupus and am prescribed hydroxychloroquine 200 mg. what will happen if i forget?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Forgetting a dose on occasion will not effect the response.

Question 2

i have sjogrens and the treatment is plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200  ?

Accepted Answer

Ok...: That an be an appropriate treatment - how are you doing?  If you are still suffering, talk to your rheumatologist about your symptoms and explore other options.

Question 3

rheumatologist just started me on hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice aday for lupus.what's ur input advise on that?any precautions,  warnings to add plz?

Accepted Answer

Take the medication : Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) ( hydroxychloroquin) is the first line therapy for sle.  Unless specific problems dictate otherwise it is normally recommended for life, in every stage of sle, as mono therapy ( by itself) or if needed as part of a treatment program using other medications.  The main side effects are anemia ( you should have a blood test periodically) and eye toxicity - you should have periodic eye exams.

Question 4

if am on metformin500 twice aday and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 twice aday. will my blood sugar drop dramatically. is it true both has effects on blood sugar ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely rx interact: Unlikely that this is drug drug interactions causing hypoglycemic events.  Plaquenil does not causes decrease in serum glucose. Look for other causes. Why do you take Plaquenil? Usually used for anti-inflammatory Rheumatoid arthritis or Lupus treatment. Also Glucophage (metformin) is safe drug and doesn't drop glucose levels precipitously. Check out your kidney function to ascertain no sudden decrease functio

Question 5

using plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 mg twice a day and prednisone 5 mg daily. for rheumatoid im stiff and achy again. will i need more meds my fatigue is bad too.

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have swelling or dynovitis you will require something stronger than plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).  The Prednisone should also be tapered.  If this cannot be done without increased disease problems you will require stronger medication.

Question 6

i have ra, am taking leflunomide 20 mg, prednisone 2.5 and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 mg. i don't have ins. what will happen if i can't afford to continue my meds?

Accepted Answer

See below: Try going to your local hospital preferably county and go to the social work department and discuss the situation about your medications. Other options try getting some samples from your medical physician if he could contact the representative from the pharmaceutical company. Also contact the pharmaceutical company and see if they have any patient assistance programs and see if you qualify for them it is important to stay on your medications for your disease otherwise you'll have episodes of pain and further progression of your disease and disability good luck thank you.

Question 7

does it matter if you take 400 mg plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) at once vs 200 in the morning and 200 in the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Either way is fine : It can be taken 400 at one time or 200 twice a day

Question 8

what is hydroxychloroquine medicine  used for?

Accepted Answer

Hydroxychloroquone: Malaria treatment/prophylaxis, lupus , rheumatoid arthritis. Get eye exam (retina) at least yearly if using for prolonged period if time (> 2-3 months).

Question 9

what is hydroxychloroquine for n what is in it?

Accepted Answer

Medication: That is used as antimalaria and has also use in inflammatory arthritis with adverse effects listed

Question 10

what is the some effects of hydroxychloroquine ?

Accepted Answer

Hydroxychloroquine: May treat: Systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Malaria, Porphyria cutanea tarda, Photodermatitis

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Hello, i was diagnosed with esl lupus and am prescribed hydroxychloroquine 200 mg. what will happen if i forget?

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I have sjogrens and the treatment is plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 ?

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Rheumatologist just started me on hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice aday for lupus.what's ur input advise on that?any precautions, warnings to add plz?

A member asked:

If am on metformin500 twice aday and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 twice aday. will my blood sugar drop dramatically. is it true both has effects on blood sugar ?

A member asked:

Using plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 mg twice a day and prednisone 5 mg daily. for rheumatoid im stiff and achy again. will i need more meds my fatigue is bad too.

A member asked:

I have ra, am taking leflunomide 20 mg, prednisone 2.5 and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 mg. i don't have ins. what will happen if i can't afford to continue my meds?

A member asked:

Does it matter if you take 400 mg plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) at once vs 200 in the morning and 200 in the afternoon?

A member asked:

What is hydroxychloroquine medicine used for?

A member asked:

What is hydroxychloroquine for n what is in it?

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What is the some effects of hydroxychloroquine ?

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