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Does anyone know the average length of time it takes for plaquenil to begin showing improvement in discoid lupus? Thanks Ian
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The last time I took Plaquenil the Immunologist told me that it would take 4 months for it to start working. At 4 months they weaned me off of prednisone. Lynne – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Ian Liberman wrote: > Does anyone know the average length of time it takes for plaquenil to > begin showing > improvement in discoid lupus? Thanks Ian
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In article <36744808.775C…@shaw.wave.ca>, Ian Liberman <ian…@shaw.wave.ca> wrote: > Does anyone know the average length of time it takes for plaquenil to > begin showing > improvement in discoid lupus? Thanks Ian
I think it takes three months or more to start working, Ian. Consult your rheumatologist for more details, though. I’m just a girl with lupus who takes plaquenil herself. 
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whoops! made a mistake the other guys are right 3mos i knew there was a three in there some where. sorry beatnik1
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Hi Group , Plaquenil takes at least 3 mths to build up in the blood to a therapeutic level. It can take anywhere from 3 to 6 mths to see any relief of symptoms. This really varies with length of illness and severity of symptoms. I hope he also told you about getting your eyes checked at LEAST every 6 mths . There is a serious side effect called retina pigmentation which if detected early doesnt create a problem This has no symptoms and can only be picked up by your opthamologist. The drug is then stopped with out any damage. Plaquenil is otherwise very benign. Good luck and hang in there keep a weekly journal cause the relief comes slowly. The journal helps you see the changes. Regards, socjog@aolcom
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At least 2-3 months I was told. I have had lupus for 2 yearsand have been on plaquenil since the beginning. Iyam…@aol.com
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