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I thought hydroxychloroquine was a relatively benign drug actually. I didn't have side effects except for,...
I thought hydroxychloroquine was a relatively ... I didn't have side effects except ... But for several years, no side effects ... longish so I would probably avoid hydroxychloroquine
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Sep 24, 2023
@gail51 Personally, when it comes to tapering off meds I advise do it VERY slowly and...
But I suffered no side effects and did ... I had started hydroxychloroquine for ... one month and had to stop because of side ... effects.
Hi Betts 77. Thank you so much for that info. I spoke w my husband’s endocrinologist....
When I read about the positive effects ... Metformin, along with few, if any, side ... effects, I spoke to the endo dr. again ... Taste buds affected. ... infusion as well as another one for hydroxychloroquine
@snowslow1 @becsbuddy the only thing that put my LP/OLP/planopilaris into remission was high dose prednisone tapers...
prednisone tapers while starting on hydroxychloroquine ... Of course there are side effects from ... prednisone and hydroxychloroquine but
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Jun 29, 2022
I was diagnosed with erosive osteoarthritis 7 yrs ago by a rheumatologist. He said it was...
And I was also prescribed hydroxychloroquine ... helping me and i was concerned about side ... effects.
Posted: Feb 22, 2022
Many people ask about rheumatology medications for the treatment of post COVID symptoms. Here’s what Mayo...
medications, as well as things like hydroxychloroquine ... of these medications have serious side ... effects. ... in patients who have been tried on hydroxychloroquine
Posted: Oct 12, 2021
Hello, I'm curious if this medication Plaquenil aka Hydroxychloroquine has helped anyone? I'm not tolerating prednisone...
curious if this medication Plaquenil aka Hydroxychloroquine ... about 8 months of 5-10 mg when the side ... effects hit, by constant all over body ... Rheumatologist wants to put me on Hydroxychloroquine
Posted: May 16, 2020
Diagnosed with tumid lupus in 2007, confirmed via biopsy 3x. Diagnosed with rosacea 1998, yet it...
Duloxetine, Hydroxyzine, giving me HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE ... are dangerous and cause additional side ... effects and issues with organs.
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 28, 2019
Hi all, I'm new here after a winding journey. I was diagnosed with fibro 15 years...
they either don't work or the side ... effects were too bad to continue. ... for too long so Dr just prescribed Hydroxychloroquine
Support Group: Fibromyalgia
Posted: Jan 30 1:38pm
Hi Jojo I have had the same problem for years that you're having now. Ice get...
get diverticulitis pain on the left side ... is sildenafil for my raynauds and hydroxychloroquine ... But I would like to get off the hydroxychloroquine ... it can cause plaquenil toxicity and affects ... The disease that I have affects everyone
Support Group: Digestive Health
Posted: Jun 13, 2023
I tried Methotrexate and reacted badly, extreme fatigue 24/7, basically couldn't get head off pillow, felt...
but I was hesitant so she put me on Hydroxychloroquine ... down without constant flares and no side ... effects initially. 12 months later ... it is having minor effects on my retina
Since you have been on the methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for 2 1/2 months, you’re almost there....
have been on the methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine ... mild as your treatment becomes more effective ... dose possible to avoid the long-term side ... effects.
I don’t recall my rheumy discussing side effects but that was 6 months ago and I’ve...
don’t recall my rheumy discussing side ... effects but that was 6 months ago and ... I was on hydroxychloroquine for a month
Posted: Apr 27 12:37pm
First I am in total awe that you can casually say you walked 2 miles. I...
Long term steroids has multiple side ... effects that are real and if you have ... effects. ... Among the side effects can be adrenal ... going from 20mg to 8mg and going off Hydroxychloroquine
Just FYI, MTX is stronger than hydroxychloroquine and often used together for many inflammatory autoimmune disorders....
Just FYI, MTX is stronger than hydroxychloroquine ... The eye side effects of HCQ are rare ... depending on your response and any side ... effects. ... I experienced this side effect and it
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Aug 9, 2024
Diagnosed with PMR 2 months ago and on prednisone since then. It has reduced the pain...
Side effects include fatigue, crazy ... once a month and this week he added Hydroxychloroquine ... to RA and has not had any lasting effects ... this helps the pain, it is really effecting