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How often at minimal should lupus patient doing well with no issues & only on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) see their rheumatologist or atleast get labs?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

It depends: There is no definite answer. It depends on prior organ involvement, the length of time one has had the disease, how long one has been in remission and the preferences of your rheumatologist.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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A member asked:

How often at minimal should lupus patient doing well with no issues & only on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) see their rheumatologist or atleast get labs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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