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Posted 10/28/2008 8:38 PM (GMT -7)
I just started 200 mg/2x day of plaquenil along w/doxy for babs and lyme... any side effects or important info i should know? So far, I've noticed, nausea and heart burn.. I've read that eye exams are important?
Posted 10/28/2008 10:26 PM (GMT -7)
The nausea/heartburn side effects are more likely from the abx than the plaquenil - make sure you drink plenty of water when you take the abx. Eye exams are a must with plaquenil because it can rarely cause eye damage. Good luck,
Posted 10/29/2008 5:01 AM (GMT -7)
I was on Plaquenil for 6 months, went off for 3 months and went back on in August.  I never noticed any side effects from Plaquenil.  I did have to get my eyes checked during first 6 months and just had another exam since I needed my glasses updated also.

Posted 10/29/2008 5:30 AM (GMT -7)
Hi hezzer926.  I never had any problems when taking Plaquenil.  You should have an eye exam prior to starting it or as soon as possilbe and then every six months.  I have not heard of Babesiosis being treated with Doxy and Plaquenil.

 

Posted 10/29/2008 11:28 AM (GMT -7)
I also am on the herbal supplement i think its called arteminisen.. is that effective for babesia?
Posted 10/29/2008 2:49 PM (GMT -7)
Hi hezzer926.  Yes, artemisinin treats Babesiosis.

 

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