I will probably be taking a Chemotherpay drug called Methotrexate, steroids called Prednisolone and also another drug for Lupus called Plaquenil, which I have take before.    From Wordnik.com.  [kindofmagic Diary Entry] Reference

Her rheumatologist put her back on Relafen and began treating her with Plaquenil, a medication used for the treatment of malaria that is also useful in treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, although how Plaquenil helps with inflammation in autoimmune disease is still not well understood.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Autoimmune Epidemic] Reference

Hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil can affect the retina, and steroids can promote cataracts.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN] Reference

The antimalarial medications include hydroxychlorquine (Plaquenil) and chloroquine (Aralen, Quinacrine, and Atabrine).    From Wordnik.com.  [THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN] Reference

The newer antimalarial, hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil, is believed to be safer; however, there is still a risk of eye damage, albeit a small one.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN] Reference

However, if you are taking Plaquenil or steroids or have dry eye or other eye problems, you should be checked at least every six months by an ophthalmologist.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN] Reference

Hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil should probably not be given during pregnancy because it may cause eye damage to the fetus and may also suppress the fetal immune system.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN] Reference

It's probable that the Plaquenil was helping my hands and feet and that it may have contributed to the muscle weakness as well.    From Wordnik.com.  [Name That Mama] Reference

With that, R2 and Brooke and I are all thrilled to bits, and I've been given clearance to go back on prednisone along with the Plaquenil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Name That Mama] Reference

Update: Apparently Plaquenil can have a side effect of nightmares.    From Wordnik.com.  [radioactive girl] Reference

The fact that a patient had used Plaquenil for five years and stopped taking it 4 months ago is a significant piece of history.    From Wordnik.com.  [LearnHub Activities] Reference

All can have severe side effects, including stomach bleeding for aspirin; weight gain, bruising, high blood pressure and diabetes for prednisone; and vision problems and muscle weakness for Plaquenil.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest News] Reference

Omega 3 With Plaquenil?.    From Wordnik.com.  [eHow - Health How To's] Reference

Can You Take Omega 3 With Plaquenil?.    From Wordnik.com.  [eHow - Health How To's] Reference