Methotrexate vs Plaquenil
 | Methotrexate |  | Plaquenil |  |
| Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis. This medication works by interfering with cell growth and by suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. | Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does not work against certain types of malaria (chloroquine-resistant). The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. | |||
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| Add Methotrexate review have not really noticed a big change in pain level or fatigue The only concern I have is my hair is thinning. I have stopped the methotrexate for now. the medicine is not relieving my syptoms and causing me to loss my hair. | Add Plaquenil review I can use my hands and fingers again, the silent no pain migraines are less, my Achilles and feet hardly hurt, the face rash is 70% better.I have very fast heart rate and a permanent acid stomach, my legs and feet and sometimes my whole body swells, sometimes my legs are so inflamed I cannot bend them and walking is not possible. Stomach cramping is less severe but more frequent. I find I am out ... allerigic reaction with sores all over the body For SLE. Took a good 5 months to really work, but has really helped pleuritis and joint swelling. Some problems with vivid dreams and stomach issues at first. Dreams calming down and stomach issues are gone now. | |||
