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I have lupus. can anyone advise me on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?

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Yes: If you have real lupus you should already be on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) unless you are allergic.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Is it possible to have lupus and only be on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and feel great!? After being on it for 6 months i feel almost normal! (almost) no steroids.

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If I am taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) everyday for about year should the lupus rash not occur.

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