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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: star35 on March 11, 2016, 12:01:50 PM

Title: Hydroxychloroquine
Post by: star35 on March 11, 2016, 12:01:50 PM
Has any one been prescribed this for arthritis, if so how was it.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Hydroxychloroquine
Post by: Sarai on March 15, 2016, 10:48:48 AM
I have tried it twice, the first time it made me suicidal, that was maybe 15 years ago. I tried again about 2012 and it made my tinnitus worse (quinine is known to do that) even taking only 2 doses per week so it gave up again.
What I would say is build up very slowly, maybe twice a week at first and so on. Don't let them tell you you need to go mad at the beginning it can take at least 3 months for you to feel the benefits and there is nothing to be gained from rushing as it often has bad tummy side effects, but many people I know with lupus etc swear by it once it gets to work.
Title: Re: Hydroxychloroquine
Post by: star35 on March 15, 2016, 11:55:52 AM
Thank you for that, I have had a good read of the information the consultant has given me but I'm not to keen. As I already have issues with stomach acid I don't want to make this worse. Also it says that it can cause damage to the retina, I don't think I am going to take it.