Plaquenil: Reviews and patient testimonials

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Medication indications

This medication is usually indicated for the treatment of Lupus, Sjögren syndrome, Q fever, Malaria.
Molecule: Hydroxychloroquine

Patients' opinions on Plaquenil

In brief

General satisfaction level: 6.20/10 Learn more

Treatment's effectiveness: 5.80/10 Learn more

Ease of use: 10.00/10 Learn more

Adherence to prescription: 9.80/10 Learn more

Detected side effects: 1.20/10 Learn more

Improvement in the quality of life: 6.00/10 Learn more

1 = Not at all satisfied
10 = Extremely satisfied

1 = Not at all satisfied
10 = Extremely satisfied

1 = Not at all satisfied
10 = Extremely satisfied

1 = Never
10 = Always

1 = Not at all important
10 = Extremely important

1 = Not at all satisfied
10 = Extremely satisfied

Tips and advice of the community


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Sandlapper
on 2/24/24

My specialist in Chicago, Dr David Rubin, suggested I take it for my Crohn's induced arthritis that made it difficult to move easily. It has made a huge difference in my life.

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Rockinrobynne
on 8/20/23

Do not mix with calcium supplements. Calcium binds the plaquenil and causes it not to work properly.

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Michel
on 4/27/23

Beware of allergies caused by this medication. Allergies are rare but very difficult to live with

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Conditions related to this medication

Fact sheet

Lupus

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