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Posted by lad1121 (Member # 20133) on :

exactly what is plaquenil supposed to do?

my dr put me on 200 mgs. about 2 weeks ago, and I feel horrible.

achy, dizzy, headaches, just viral feeling all over. I feel like I am starting all over with treatment?

is this an antibiotic booster to help herxing

Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :

It's an anti-malarial (so can hit babesia a bit). Also helps with inflammation. Helps zith/biaxin to work better.

Posted by Geet3721 (Member # 15751) on :

My LLMD says that plaquenil helps the biaxin I'm taking work better.

Also says it has antiinflammatory properties.

What else are you taking? did you start anything else?
Melissa

Posted by Newbie4232 (Member # 20161) on :

My LLMD gave me plaquenil for babesia and he said it is anti-malaria. Does anybody have vision problems, like sensitive to lights, seeing halos? I, too, have the same problems like feeling out of it.

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

welcome newbie!

yes, majority of us have light sensitivities, halos, seeing others colors, etc! i'll send you privately my welcome greeting [Smile]

Posted by Newbie4232 (Member # 20161) on :

Bettyg:

Thank you very much for your response.