Plaquenil is amazing one of the best to take! If you would like more info, check out my story, favorites and pins. I have a ton of information there, about Plaquenil and other stuff, all from reputable sources.

@A MyLupusTeam Member that is untrue... Plaquenil helps to suppress the immune response, without raising the risk for infections. By doing this it helps to prevent the inflammation and eventual damage that can result from our immune systems attacking our healthy cells. It has the added benefit of helping with skin issues and photosensitivity in many, but there are years of research and studies that support that those who stay on it, live longer lives with less overall organ involvement. It is also one of the very few lupus medications that is safe to take when pregnant. It is the main go to treatment for lupus and RA, and many doctors will continue to prescribe it in addition to other lupus medications, when Plaquenil alone is not effective in controlling it by itself. Here is some great info about it from the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center website:
http://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-treatment/lup...

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I was just diagnosed last month. Have been on [[treatment:Plaquenil:540f50ad08c929082c[[phone:000151]] 200:]] 2x a day since. Happy to say no side effects from it.

Hi, I have been on Plaquenil for a year, no side effects, always take with food.....Plaquenil can effect your macular so have regular eye checks......best wishes.....

I had bad stomach pain from this rx.