Starting mepacrine

[BMBM]

Hi all

I finally got my mepacrine prescription today and have just taken my first tablet (100mg).

I know several people have had amazing results for their flushing and burning so fingers crossed I'll see some benefit as these are my only rosacea symptoms.

I'll post some updates of how I get on over the course of the treatment (28 days initially).

Regards

BMBM

[BMBM]

Day 2 and nothing much to report so far.

There's been no improvement (not that was I expecting any after 2 days) but thankfully there's been no worsening of either the flushing or the burning which others have experienced when starting mepacrine.

It's early days and I'll post further updates in the next few days.

Have a good weekend all.

BMBM

[BMBM]

Day 5 update and my first day at work since starting the mepacrine so it would be a good indicator if there was any improvement as I tend to flush mostly at work.

I had a couple of what I'd class as normal flushes, which dissipate after around 30 minutes. No real improvement with the flush, and although my neck and face felt warm I didn't get the usual burning feeling. Too early to tell if it's the mepacrine but maybe a small glimmer of hope.

I recall several of those who had success with mepacrine started seeing improvements between 1 and 4 weeks so I'll stick with it for now. I've not had any side effects so far - no yellowing etc. The tablets are very bitter but other than that and a few mild headaches no problems thus far.

I'll update again in a few days.

Regards

BMBM

[WrinkledClue]

Any progress, BMBM?

[BMBM]

Day 10 and the painful burning feeling I always get when flushing is greatly reduced at present and I'm hoping this is not a placebo effect! The flushing is still about the same but as the burning dies down I'm hoping this may improve the flushing.

This next week will be a good test for me as I have a series of meetings at work which will definitely be a trigger. I've got my fingers crossed that the burning and flushing will be reduced but we shall see.

I'm optimistic at present but not getting my hopes up as I have done before!

I'll update again in a few days.

Regards

BMBM

[BMBM]

Day 14

Quick update:

The burning is still much reduced and instead of the intense and sometimes painful burning feeling pretty much all I get now is a warm face.

The flushing may have improved slightly but it's difficult to tell. I'm hoping that there will be improvements as it is still early days.

I'll update again soon. Have a good weekend y'all!

Regards

BMBM

[valby]

Any updates BMBM>

[valby]

Hopefully no news is good news!

[valby]

Well unfortunately I started to develop psoriasis lesions from the Mepacrine. I always thought it was just dermatitis but after testing the drug a few times each time I got a flare up of the psoriasis. I def do not want to end up covered in that as well, so looks like another drug off the list

[Rand627]

That's depressing, I'm just about to start mepacrine. If you don't mind me being lazy, what exactly did they look like? How long were you on it for?