Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 Marilyn, thanks for your input. I don't think I'm ready to change from the Imuran. I am still only at 50mg but have been able to drop my pred to 17 1/2 mg already with no signs of a flare. I do believe that the Imuran will work for me. (POssitive thinking) I just don't want to start something else right now when everything seems to be going okay for now. And Lord knows I really don't want that rash (with my luck, I'd get it too) LOL Think I'll stay right where I am with the meds. Why stop a good thing.? Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the great joke. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2001 Report Share Posted March 23, 2001 Marilyn, thanks for your input. I don't think I'm ready to change from the Imuran. I am still only at 50mg but have been able to drop my pred to 17 1/2 mg already with no signs of a flare. I do believe that the Imuran will work for me. (POssitive thinking) I just don't want to start something else right now when everything seems to be going okay for now. And Lord knows I really don't want that rash (with my luck, I'd get it too) LOL Think I'll stay right where I am with the meds. Why stop a good thing.? Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the great joke. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 Dear , I wish I could have stayed on it, felt so good the first couple of weeks. Then I got the rash. For many people the drug works great with no problems. It's used a lot for Lupus. You should give it a try - I'm a fine one to talk, huh. Doctors usually like to try the most conservative treatment first to see if it has success. I have the notes from my doctor's report and he did say that Plaquenil isn't very effective for RP, but he was going to try it anyway. Love, Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2001 Report Share Posted May 15, 2001 In a message dated 5/15/01 5:35:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, godave@... writes: << You should give it a try - I'm a fine one to talk, huh. >> Thanks for the imput Marilyn. Yeah...... you who still has her metho in the cupboard. LOL Are you doing okay without it? Sure hope so.... hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 What does this Plaquenil do? Plaquenil is another anti-inflammatory. It is a form of quinine--but I wouldn't recommend just taking quinine. (they used it for malaria). Too much of it, and your vision can be lost. If you go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG there is a wonderful Drug Summary that they put out-- usually in Jan/Feb of each year. The 2005 summary goes over all the different drugs, and gives you the class they're in-- explaining the side effects, dosages, and such. It's excellant, and truly, it's the one I consult when you guys ask me questions. (LOL!--no I don't remember all these straight off the top of my head.) Hope this helps, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 What does this Plaquenil do? Plaquenil is another anti-inflammatory. It is a form of quinine--but I wouldn't recommend just taking quinine. (they used it for malaria). Too much of it, and your vision can be lost. If you go to WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG there is a wonderful Drug Summary that they put out-- usually in Jan/Feb of each year. The 2005 summary goes over all the different drugs, and gives you the class they're in-- explaining the side effects, dosages, and such. It's excellant, and truly, it's the one I consult when you guys ask me questions. (LOL!--no I don't remember all these straight off the top of my head.) Hope this helps, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I would have to say, Plaquneil has been a huge help to me.. it helps with the brain fog. I wouldn't go without it.i have been on it for over 3 yrs and get eye exam every 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I would have to say, Plaquneil has been a huge help to me.. it helps with the brain fog. I wouldn't go without it.i have been on it for over 3 yrs and get eye exam every 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I would have to say, Plaquneil has been a huge help to me.. it helps with the brain fog. I wouldn't go without it.i have been on it for over 3 yrs and get eye exam every 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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