Plaquenil

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Hi

I have been on Plaquenil since 1997 when Connie first told me about it here on

the list. It has helped my Iritis, I have not had a major flare in years.

Before taking it, I was chronic with Iritis in one or both eyes. For me it has

been a blessing.

When taking it you need to be followed closely by an eye doctor and to have a

Visual field eye test every year to make sure the retina is ok.

I take 400mg a day. I think I started at a lower dose. The pills are 200mg and

I think you can break them in half. I have my doctors trained to always start

me at low doses and work up.

Hope this helps. All drugs have problems, it is just a batter of being aware of

how you are feeling after taking a med. I am also on Methorexate. I feel like

a chemical factory, but then again I feel worse when I don't take my meds. So

it is a Catch 22, just pray about it and monitor yourself closely.

God Bless

Priscilla