Rheumatoid Arthritis
"I&#039;ve been on this drug since 2003.  Before meds, I was so sick with RA symptoms.  Spent 19 hours a day in bed, couldn&#039;t dress or bath myself.  Seldom ate.  Doctor put me on 200 mg. plaquenil twice daily  and 10 mg. prednisone and I got my life back.  I&#039;ve since drop prednisone and am down to 200 mg. once daily plaquenil.  About to go on the generic form of plaquenil.   A little concerned.  Is the quality the same?  My specialist said no.  RA drugs are so scary.  I&#039;ve had friends die on biologics--and some go blind.  My advice as geezergirl.  When you find out what works for you, hold on tight to it."