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I have done a lot of research and have a significant amount of symptoms of ra and lupus. i am not willing to take any immune suppressants but will take and only want hydroxychoriquine . can this be prescribed from a general physician? thank you?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Many will: The anti-inflammatory effects of hydroxychloroquine are well known. A primary care doc may choose to prescribe it . Except for a brief period when medical & pharmacy boards brought restrictions on its use during the early covid period I have no reason to suspect general physicians would not prescribe it unless they do not feel it is indicated.

Answered 2/28/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Risky: Self diagnosing is becoming in the informational boom era increasingly common with connecting self treating or choosing meds. There are massive biases that may interfere as well as the experimenting/chemical coping tendencies that will blur the picture. Get the opinion of a rheumatologist prior to starting treatment for a chronic, incurable condition.

Answered 3/3/2021

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