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How long does it take for plaquinil to start working for undifferentiated connective tissue disease?
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Several months: Plaquenil can take from 6 weeks to 3 months or more and should be used in conjunction with h=the other modalities like PT and the other meds, like Cymbalta, (duloxetine) that you are already doing
Answered 1/15/2015
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