Is Hcqs A Steroid

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doctor has diagnosed RA for which he prescribed HCQS200 and CCM. do they contain steriods? do I have to take them lifelong? Are there any harmful effects of these medicines? ## I am diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and doctor has given me hcqs 200mg and febyday 40. Does these medicines contain steroids.

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For over a month now I've have noticed dark spots on my gums and lips. They weren't there before. I want to know if the hcqs, lefumide or steroids (prednisone) have ever had any side effects like that? I have been taking these meds since 2014. Also, could too much exposure to sunlight whilst on the meds affect one's lips?

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I have been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. Why is HCQS 200 mg prescribed for me along with Defcort 6 mg. ## HCQS stands for the medication Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, it has proven effective at reducing inflammation for arthritic conditions. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, headache and reduced appetite. ## Defcort contains Prednisolone, this is a steroid, which is also used to help reduce the inflammation. Both of these medications are intended to slow the inflammation and worsening of your condition. Some of the most common side effects for this can also include: nausea, drowsiness, edema and weight gain. ## hcqs and prednisolone, ana and positive dna ## i am RA factor postive guy. my anti ccp level is so high that its 154 instead of <15....

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full detai about hcqs200 ## Ihav been diagonised with seronegative arthritis.my dr has prescribed these medicinesSaaz500 2times HCQS200 1time Hifanac_p 2 times Lomac20 2times.is it safe to take these medicines.how long should i continue with these.Is any steroid in these medicines?Can i stop medicines once the pain and inflammation has subsided.i am doing yoga and feel quiet comfortable after that

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white oval pill with ZC38 on one side ## The pill in description is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Is hydroxychloroquine a steroid? I was prescribed with hydroxychloroquine and i forgot to ask the dr if I can take painkillers as well when I'm in pain. ## It has been three months now that I have had this fever and an attack of arthralgia. I still have pain in my joints and muscles. I have been advised to take HCQS (Hydroxychloroquine) 200mg once a day. Is it ok to take this and for how long? Does it contain any steroids? What are the possible side effects?

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MY SON AGED 22, WAS HAVING SEVERE PAIN IN THE JOINTS AND FATIGUE. WE CONSULTED A RHEUMATOLOGIST. AFTER DETAILED BLOOD STUDIES HE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT MY SON IS HAVING SLE (HIS ANA COUNT WAS 836 AND THE ANA PROFILE INDICATED SLE).FOR LAST 18 MONTHS HE IS TAKING HCQS, PREDMET(PREDNISOLONE WITH METFORMIN), CALCIUM WITH D3,METHOTRAXATE(20MG PER WEEK) AND SOME VITAMIN TABLETS. RECENTLY, HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH CONCENTRATION WITH STUDIES, IRREGULAR SLEEP AND DEPRESSION FEELING. HE CONSULTED A PSYCHIATRIST WITH THE PERMISSION OF HIS REGULAR DOCTOR. THE DOCTOR GAVE HIM SIZODON(RASPIRODON)0.5 MG AND NEXITO FORTE. NOW, HE IS SOMEWHAT ALRIGHT. MY DOUBT IS WHETHER HE CAN BE SIMULTANEOUSLY GIVEN ANTIARTHRITIC,STEROID AND PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS.AND HOW LONG HE WILL HAVE TO TAKE? ARE THE DRUGS APT FOR ...

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