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I hesitate to reply since I am not a medical professional. All I can do is...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498606/
currently on 2.5 mg prednisone and 400 mg hydroxychloroquine ... prednisone tapers which helped but the side ... effects aren’t gone, but certainly ... take before the infusion in case the side ... effects are like mine.
Discussion: Keytruda side effects: How did you manage them?
Support Group: Kidney Cancer
Posted: Feb 5 9:48am
@dalet1 Hi there! Gosh, I wish I could give you some advice. But my migraine auras...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475459/
about 2 months ago, after stopping my hydroxychloroquine ... more forthcoming about the possible side ... effects of having an ablation done.
Discussion: What downside have you experienced after an ablation?
Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions
Posted: Jan 5 9:15pm
I take hydroxichlorquine for RA and so far it is helping. It’s only been a few...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1466460/
I take hydroxichlorquine for RA and ... but so far there haven’t been any side ... effects to speak of.
Discussion: Hydroxychloroquine v methotrexate
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 23, 2025
I take Methotrexate 2.5 Mg Tablet Take 6 Tablets By Mouth Once Weekly (Every 7 Days)...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435310/
Mouth Once Weekly (Every 7 Days) Hydroxychloroquine200 ... take folic acid daily to fend off the side ... effect of the Mtehotrexate
Discussion: Anyone taken Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to reduce prednisone?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Nov 10, 2025
I couldn’t have said it better. I took prednisone for a year. They were a miracle....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397146/
Started on hydroxychloroquine 2 weeks ... Haven’t noticed any side effects yet ... life back and that’s well worth some side ... effects that’s are minimal. ... My rheumatologist told me that hydroxychloroquine
Discussion: If I choose to take no meds. What is the worst that can happen?
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 20, 2025
Hi all, I'm new here after a winding journey. I was diagnosed with fibro 15 years...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225592/
they either don't work or the side ... effects were too bad to continue. ... for too long so Dr just prescribed Hydroxychloroquine
Discussion: Living with Fibromyalgia: Introduce yourself & meet others
Support Group: Fibromyalgia
Posted: Jan 30, 2025
I have been on Rinvoq, Simponi Aria, Humira, Remicade and Avsola. It seems that some meds...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207674/
It seems that some meds had no effect ... or severe side effects for the ones ... I have also taken methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine
Discussion: Biologics side affects
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jan 9, 2025
Because of long term Prednisone above 5mg, I was put on Methotrexate in November. By May...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101120/
May 23th I went of Hydroxychloroquine ... concern is all medications with their side ... effects.
Discussion: Prednisone and methetrexate
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Jul 7, 2024
Diagnosed with tumid lupus in 2007, confirmed via biopsy 3x. Diagnosed with rosacea 1998, yet it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/146267/
Duloxetine, Hydroxyzine, giving me HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE ... are dangerous and cause additional side ... effects and issues with organs.
Discussion: Tumid Lupus with SLE Symptoms?
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 28, 2019
Wow, reading your stories are unbelievable. I am 78, walking 2 miles one day, not able...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360775/
PA said ask for hydroxychloroquine, ... least amount of side effects. ... Might effect eyes, but I am blind in
Discussion: Rheumatoid arthritis: How do you cope day to day?
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jul 31, 2025
I also take MTX, 6 tablets on the weekend along with daily 2 to 6 mg...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398971/
weekend along with daily 2 to 6 mg pred, Hydroxychloroquine ... my eyes checked yearly due to the side ... effects of MTX.
Discussion: Methotrexate side effects
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Sep 22, 2025
Hi- yes,I was on leflunomide for over 4 years for primary Sjogrens and RA ( in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451626/
primary Sjogrens and RA ( in addition to hydroxychloroquin ... The main side effect I initially had ... I’m still on the hydroxychloroquin(Plaquenil
Discussion: Leflunomide for inflammatory arthritis?
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 2, 2025
Diagnosed with PMR 2 months ago and on prednisone since then. It has reduced the pain...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038110/
Side effects include fatigue, crazy ... once a month and this week he added Hydroxychloroquine ... to RA and has not had any lasting effects ... this helps the pain, it is really effecting
Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine
Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Posted: Mar 22, 2024