Info on Hydroxychloroquine/Plaquenil, Immunosuppressive Medications, Steroids

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I liked these articles from John Hopkins as they are easy to read.

Anti-Malarial Drugs
- You should always take your anti-malarial medications with food to prevent stomach upset.
- even though you may feel the benefits of anti-malarial therapy after about a month of treatment, it may take up to three months for the full benefits of the drug to manifest
- Potential benefits include greater protection from UV light and lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels
https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-treatment/lupus-medications/antimalarial-drugs/

Immunosuppressive Medications
https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-treatment/lupus-medications/immunosuppressive-medications/

*I take Methotrexate and Rheum mentioned to notify him if I go on vacation in the south, then Plaquinel will be increased to help with UV rays (methx has made me more sensitive to sun)

Steroids
https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-treatment/lupus-medications/steroids/