Flare after stopping Plaquenil

ghlsd2224

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Posted 7/21/2014 1:57 AM (GMT 0)

For anyone who has been on Plaquenil and stopped taking it, did you experience a flare and how soon after you stopped Plaquenil did the flare start?

Lynnwood

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Posted 7/21/2014 2:39 AM (GMT 0)

When I stopped Plaquenil, I ramped down slowly and did not experience any kind of flare. I think if any symptoms had resumed we would have continued the plaquenil.

I would suggest contacting your rheumy ASAP and resuming the Plaquenil. If you wait too long those flare symptoms might get out of control - if you get back on the Plaquenil quickly maybe you can catch it before things get too bad.

Good luck! And keep us posted.

Lynnwood

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Posted 7/21/2014 2:54 AM (GMT 0)

Hey, weren't you just diagnosed a couple of months ago? Plaquenil doesn't usually take effect until after a couple of months in the first place, so I don't understand stopping so soon.

Is your question really about Prednisone?

Sugaree67

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Posted 8/3/2014 11:01 AM (GMT 0)

I stopped Plaquenil a few days ago, because if my vision. I notice more pain in my feet and knees but no a full fare yet. I'm hoping not! I will keep you updated, maybe you not have a flare..

Lisa

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