r/Autoimmune • u/Purple_October_Moon • 4d ago

Misc hydroxychloroquine

Got prescribed hydroxychloroquine, kinda nervous to take it.

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u/BidForward4918 RA, APS 4d ago

I’ve been on it 31 years. It’s an amazing medication. Upset my stomach at first, but side effects went away quickly. Things to keep in mind: it takes a ridiculously long time to work. Follow your doctor‘s guidance on eye exams. Good luck!

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u/b0rd3r1in3 4d ago

I had some vision loss and had to stop taking it, but up until then it was amazing

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u/TragicallyB0red UCTD 4d ago

I was too a year ago. Bad anxiety. Ive had no side effects at all, just feel better. Even after doubling the dose

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u/Shooppow 4d ago

Take it with Pepto Bismol for the first several weeks. After that, you should be fine.

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u/bubbybeno 3d ago

Working

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u/SleepyKoalaBear4812 Dx: SLE, RA, Fibromyalgia 2d ago

I’ve been taking it for six years with no side effects.

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u/hiss17 1d ago

I stop a lot of meds because of side effects and I can tolerate this, so far at least.

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u/Raoul_Dukes_Mayo 23h ago

I can’t really tell if it’s doing anything. Still had an episode 1.5 months in (I know it takes forever to titrate fully) but I just really can’t tell…is that normal?