Has anyone else noticed a thinning of their hair since using Plaquenil? Or the hair becoming dry and brittle?
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Thanks! I think my hair is getting thinner and very brittle. Thinking about just stopping it to see if it makes a difference.
Welcome, maybe you should seek the advice of your doc before you stop taking the med, please be well & safe!
I will talk to the doctor, first. I have Sjgrens syndrome and fibromyalgia, and take Lyrica, too. The Palquenil can't cure the Sjgrens, and the Lyrica takes care of most of my pain. I take Advil as needed, too. No one seems to want to prescribe certain pain meds for fear of addiction. Guess it's better to be in pain. Sad.
I feel sorry for your siuatiuon, but please do not start or stop any meds on your own, seek the advice of your doc.
Thanks for your reply. Maybe I will just tell the doctor to wean me off of them, as they really aren't a cure for this. I'll take Advil for the discomfort and at least keep my hair. If I take after my mom, I'll have bald spots by the time I'm in my 70's... :(
I have been loosing my hair since March 2011 also it has become brittle and turned a different color. I was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis and Lupus 2 weeks ago. I started taking Plaquenil last night and was hoping it would help my hair grow back!
What is Dermatomyositis? I was told that I don't have Lupus. I'm so tired of feeling like crap all the time. My hair is getting thinner and more brittle. Why don't doctors know what the heck their doing? I never even heard of Sjgrens Syndrome until they said I had it.
Zoofolk,
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.
Take care, and maybe seek a second opinion.