First I am aslo proud of your daughter (maybe she can treat me!!! )... your are not bragging... that is just the way it is ... congrats, you also have a nice Holiday. A bit of input (in the best way intenteded)...
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), chloroquine (Aralen), and quinacrine (Atabrine) are medications that were originally used to prevent or treat malaria. However, during World War II it was also found that these medications were effective in treating the symptoms of lupus.
Here are the three most common antimalarial drugs prescribed for lupus: 1  Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil): This is the most commonly prescribed antimalarial because it is generally believed to cause fewer side effects than the others.( 2 Learn about side effects further down in this blog).ow to use Plaquenil. Lupus and/or rheumatoid arthritis patients will most likely take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice daily or as directed. Hydroxychloroquine generally is given to adults in doses of 200 mg or 400 mg per day. In some cases, higher doses can be used.