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Is plaquenill safe for arthritis?
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Absolutely: Anxiety over potential eye problems with Hydroxychloroquine is completely unwarranted if the dose is kept below 6mg/kg (2.2lbs) of body weight. Apart from some stomach quiziies, I have never stopped this drug, as long as it demonstrated it is working. Shown effective in ra, sle, and other ctd's.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Yes: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a safe and effective therapy for several types of arthritis.
Answered 4/1/2023
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