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Suggest Treatment For Systemic Lupus
I have Systemic Lupus and have taken 200mg per day of plaquenil for about 2yrs. I still have a great deal of joint pain though. My eye Dr does not want me to increase the dose for the protection of my eyes. I m just wondering if my dose is low? Would I get more relief by raising it or would it be a great danger to my eye sight? My entire body hurts so much of the time. I am a 52yr old Dental Hygienist working full time. I just want to be able to keep going. Do you have any suggestions?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
hi
my advise is to increase plaquenil to 400 mg and starts methotrexate after discusssing with your rheumatologist.
Plaqunil is very safe, you can continue it for atleast 2 years and than reduce dose
take care
my advise is to increase plaquenil to 400 mg and starts methotrexate after discusssing with your rheumatologist.
Plaqunil is very safe, you can continue it for atleast 2 years and than reduce dose
take care
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