Hydroxychloroquine Questions

Hydroxychloroquine - Does your doctor ever increase the dosage to increase your energy?

I have been on hydroxycholorquine 200 mg BID for over 8 months. Initially felt better but, now deal with extreme fatigue 4 out of 7 days/week. I never know when it is going to come on and how long it ...

Posted 10 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Hydroxychloroquine - has anyone encountered bleached hair that has turned thick & curly?

OK, Guys... this is going to sound strange, I have been on Hydroxchloroquine for 1 and 1/12 yrs and have always had fine slightly wavy hair that had been thinning. My longtime friends can't ...

Posted 1 Dec 2011 • 0 answers •

Hydroxychloroquine - What is the best medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis with the least side effects?

Posted 14 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone had weight gain do to taking this drug?

I have been taking this drug for 6 six weeks. I am starting to feel much better. I was wondering if anyone gained any weight while taking this. Thanks

Posted 11 Nov 2011 • 0 answers •

Sjogren's Syndrome - I was diagnosted with RA four years ago. Turns out I don't have RA I have?

... Sjogren's. Was experiencing elbow and wrist pain, tiredness and my hair started falling out (thinning). Was put on hydroxychloroquine two months ago and all seemed to go well until I broke ...

Posted 1 Oct 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

Has anybody experience fertility problems on hydroxychloraquine?

Posted 4 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Is anyone with osteoarthritis being prescribed hydroxychloroquine?

I have just been given this medication about a week ago. Any advice would be most welcomed. I also take Mobic.

Posted 16 Mar 2011 • 3 answers •

Why is ringing in the ears a side effect of hydroxychloroquine?

Under 'side effects contact doctor immediatly' its warns of ringing in the ears. If the ringing is occasional or constant? Is there a risk of loosing my hearing? Does the drug affect my ...

Posted 25 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been prescribed celebrex. Is it contraindicated with hydroxycloriquine?

I was told that I should not take naprosen or any nsaids while taking plaquelin-hydroxychloroquine 200 mg tablets for R. A . I have recently had breast augmentation and my plastic surgeon prescribed ...

Posted 16 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

Suzanne66 answered a question on hydroxychloroquin sulphate?

wanted to know that if the half life is 32 days, does this mean that every 32 days the side effects get less severe and frequent? Was on this drug for 2 months and experienced nausea, stomach cramps, ...

Posted 13 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

Hydroxychloroquine - Afraid of losing hair & going blind, what are the chances of this happening?

I am a new patient to this drug, I have hair loss and I wear glasses with poor eye sight. im afraid of lossing more hair and going blind. What is the length of time this could happen to a person on ...

Posted 24 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

How long does Hydroxychloroquine stay in your system?

After taking hydroxychloroquine for only two months I started itching, I called my doctor and she told me to stop taking and prescribed hydroxyzine for the itch but after two weeks still bothered ...

Posted 2 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

What are the effect with long term taking of hydroxychloroquine?

ive been taking this tablet for about a year now and would like to know the damage it can cause with been on it this length of time

Posted 15 Sep 2010 • 2 answers •

Does hydroxychloroquine help out with muscle spasms?

My mom takes them for RA but still has spasms. She would like to know if it will help with the spasms because they are getting worse and the doctors give her percocet and it does nothing to her if ...

Posted 13 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Can the common side effects of hydroxychloroquine begin after long term use?

I have been on hydroxychloroquine sulfate for 6 years as treatment for Lupus. Can the common side effects begin after long term use? I am experiencing unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, ...

Posted 2 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •