Has anyone tried Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate to treat Ankylosing Spondylitis?

michael

Lawrence Rick Phillips Moderator & Contributor
I have not used Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate but I know several who have for used it for RA. There have been mixed results.
pdamianidis Member
Did some research on pubmed. If you are looking for a double blind placebo controlled study, best wishes because most studies are funded by the pharmacy mfgs. I was able to dig this article out of the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology however. For sure, a study needs to be done. https://journals.lww.com/jclinrheum/Citation/1995/04000/A_CASE_OF_ANKYLOSING_SPONDYLITIS_TREATED_WITH.17.aspx
1. michael Member
  Thank you for your response. I have seen brief comments that Hydroxychloroquine have been helpful for some to treat AS and plan to speak with my doctor about trying it myself.
2. pdamianidis Member
  You are welcome. I am going to do same. However, I am ready to move on with a doctor who is open to treatments other than standard of care also.
Cassia Pelton Contributor
Hi Michael! Personally, I have not. I would recommend checking out this page about Hydroxychloroquine, if you haven't already: https://ankylosingspondylitis.net/q-and-a/hydroxychloroquine-sulfate/
1. michael Member
  Thank You Cassia, I appreciate your response and help.
Cassia Pelton Contributor
Hi Michael! Personally, I have not. But I would recommend checking out this page about hydroxychloroquine, if you haven't already: https://ankylosingspondylitis.net/hydroxychloroquine/

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