In 1 to 3 months you should start to feel better
Because it's a long-term treatment it's important to keep taking
It usually takes one to three months to start working and often is taken over a long period of time
According to the American College of Rheumatology, hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), is a “disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD),” meaning that it helps reduce the pain
The change may be slow, so it’s important to keep taking the
First noticed effect around month 3, full effectiveness at 6-9 months, sometimes longer