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Which is safest plaqunil at 400mg or 4mg pred w/ 200 mg plaq ? i'm 5'3 96 lbs. mild as i only have fatigue, derm, skeltal, pn, vascular(raynauds).

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Dr. Koroush Khalighi answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It depends: Please check it with the physician prescribed it for you. It is also depends on you condition and what is it for (Therapy)

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Which is safest plaqunil at 400mg or 4mg pred w/ 200 mg plaq ? i'm 5'3 96 lbs. mild as i only have fatigue, derm, skeltal, pn, vascular(raynauds).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Koroush Khalighi answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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