systemic lupus erythematosus
"Plaquenil changed my life.  90% improvement after about a month of 400mg daily.  Without this med, I only function at 10% with several flares per year.  With this med, I'm lucky enough to now have 0-1 flares per year.  Thank you, rheumy, for saving my life.  Side effects are all GI related for the first few weeks to a month, but are no longer a problem after your body adjusts to the med.  I also grew my hair back quickly & fully within a year of starting Plaquenil.  It is FANTASTIC for fatigue & pain.  I am sick much less often than prior to starting Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine is the generic name.)"