I am 6 weeks now on hydroxychloroquine. I was changed 6 weeks ago from methotrexate because I wasn’t seeing any improvement after 9 months. Plus I was getting UTIs and my hair was falling out. So far I haven’t gone backwards and I do see less swelling in my ankles. I am also taking 2.5 prednisone daily. Next visit in November I hope to start weaning off prednisone. I know the drugs work different on people but so far this past 6 weeks I am hopeful this is the right drug. Doctor said I need to try for at least 3 months