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After seeing my consultant

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glenys50797
glenys50797

After seeing my consultant have been prescribed hydroxychloroquine....hopefully this will help with my joint pain and swelling in my hands... Not starting them till after my cruise... Due to the side effects... Due to see the nurse in 6 weeks.. And consultant in 3 months... Has anyone taken this drug

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  • shaq26875
    shaq26875 glenys50797

    Posted

    I took it for about 3 months and also took it while on a cruise ..had no side effects for me at least. The joint pain and swelling subsided
    • glenys50797
      glenys50797 shaq26875

      Posted

      Thanks for replying...hopefully I won't have any side effects.. And helps with the joint pain and swelling of my hands... X

  • mandy95
    mandy95 glenys50797

    Posted

    Yes I did, I was perscibed 400mg daily, but I noticed it affected my vision within an hour. So I split the dosage into 1 tablet in the morning then one early evening this was much better. Worked ok for about 6 months but it then started to cause major muscle cramps in my legs. This is one of the side affects. Hope it works for you.

    Mandy

    • glenys50797
      glenys50797 mandy95

      Posted

      thanks for replying Mandy..I just got to take 200 mg a day... Was thinking taking them with my breakfast..... Will watch out for the side effects... X

       

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