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Posted on 2/8/19 11:32 PM
Hi all,
Just out of curiousity what medications have you tried for Lupus and what has been your success in terms of the treatment as in regard to side-effects.
I have been on Plaquenil; however, I am getting recently an increase in hair loss, stomach pain, and I feel I am much more irritable now.
Has anyone tried Aralen? Do you continue steroids?
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Which medications have you tried and side effects https://www.carenity.us/forum/lupus/your-opinion-on-lupus-treatment/which-medications-have-you-tried-and-side-effects-756Posted on 2/8/19 11:50 PM
Hey members, does anyone have any input? Could be a good discussion where you can discuss Lupus medications and side-effects and how to cope with them, as I have seen various posts recently concerning this topic. Hope you do not mind me tagging you to bring this new discussion to your attention.
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Posted on 2/13/19 4:47 AM
It's hard to try different medications and cope with them. I take 11 to 14 meds a day. Everyday is completely different for me. I started benlesta infusions 5 months ago and honestly idk if they are helping or not. Guess it's coming with time. Has anyone else been through the infusions,?
Posted on 2/21/19 1:38 AM
@Bkeilholtz thank you for sharing... do you feel each medicine affects you differently each day? Do you take the medicines at the same time and same order daily?
Posted on 4/6/19 5:08 AM
Hi mvn481,
I also experience some side effects with Plaquenil while others told me this med helped them to control their inflammation. Like you, I suffer from hair loss and dry eyes. I asked my rheumatologist already, he adjusted the dosage and told me to eat vitamin and omega3-s rich foods.