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I have lupus and take "hydroxychloroquine sulphate". i have around 8 kilos extra and i don't eat enough protein. can i replace this supplement?
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Not a supplement: Hydroxychloroquine is essential to treating your lupus and is not a supplement. Do not discontinue it.
Answered 3/5/2015
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Not a supplement.: Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-rheumatic drug, not a supplement. It may be possible to replace the medication with a different one. I suggest you speak with the doctor treating your lupus. You should not undertake any such change on your own.
Answered 3/5/2015
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Not a supplement: Hydroxychloroquin or Placquenil is not a supplement. It is an important treatment for your lupus. Certainly a dietician can steer you to a higher protein diet and one that can result in weight loss.
Answered 3/5/2015
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No: Hydroxychloroquine is considered a DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug) used in lupus and many other autoimmune diseases to help slow disease progression. It is not considered a supplement. Has many benefits and fairly well tolerated. It has not been shown to cause weight gain and some studies have actually shown people who take hydroxychloroquine have developed diabetes less frequently
Answered 3/5/2015
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