Hydroxychloroquine Questions

Hydroxychloroquine - I have RA Possitive and Psorisis. Can I take medicine HCQS 200mg?

Posted 25 Feb 2013 • 1 answer •

Hydroxychloroquine - I believe this drug causes fals positive drug test of THC. Has anyone?

... experienced this? Acriquine is on a list of drug interference medications and it is a derivative of chloroquine also. Please respond

Posted 5 Jan 2013 • 1 answer •

Hydroxychloroquine - I have been on for 2 months. I started getting itchy a few weeks ago?

... and my hands are sore, itchy, split & hive like. Nothing helps. Could this be a reaction after 2 months on this drug?

Posted 4 Jan 2013 • 1 answer •

Are some side effects of Hydroxychloroquine permanent?

My son has psoriatic arthritis and was prescribed this drug last spring. After 33 days on it and severe skin blistering and mood changes we stopped it. The skin healed but the mood changes ...

Posted 20 Nov 2012 • 2 answers •

How do you wean yourself off of hydroxychloroquine?

I'm currently wanting to stop taking this product aong with the nabumetone, I am wanting to discontinue use of both meds, should I stop abrutly or wean myself off over a period of time?

Posted 30 Oct 2012 • 1 answer •

Hydroxychloroquine - complications with RA meds, constant nausea & shaking, is this normal?

my 13 yr old daughter was diagnosed with RA in her hands about a year ago... the doc put her on hydroxychloroquine 200mg and prednisone 4mg... suddenly over the last month she has been experiencing ...

Posted 8 Sep 2012 • 2 answers • 1 star

Plaquenil - have developed rash on arms and getting worse, also some hair loss, any tips?

I have taken hydroxychloroquine for 7 months. Just recently I have developed a skin rash on my forearms, and it is very itchy. It's getting worse. I have also had some hair loss. Maybe Plaquenil ...

Posted 12 Aug 2012 • 3 answers •

RA - what else can I try, now on methotrexate, have tried hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine?

I've been on methotrexate for just over a year for RA. I have also tried hydroxychloroquine and sulfazalazine both of which caused tinnitus so had to come off them. My consultant has now put my ...

Posted 9 Jun 2012 • 2 answers •

Hydroxychloroquine - does hcqs tab treat for rashes and pimples?

my doc has prescribed hcqs for rashes on my face will it help

Posted 22 May 2012 • 4 answers •

I accidentally took two 200mg tabs of hydroxychloroquine should I b concerned?

My script was written for 1/2tab of 200mg

Posted 1 May 2012 • 1 answer •

I forgot to take my hydroxychloroquine (lupus) for about a month. I just started retaking it?

How long will it take to get back into my bloodstream? Lately, my eyes have been irritated and red and my breathing more dificult (emphysema) My usual dosage is 200mg. Tonight I took 300mg. Should I ...

Posted 4 Apr 2012 • 2 answers •

Hydroxychloroquine - has anyone taken HCQS with prednisolone for treatment of sarcoidisis?

Would like to share expirien

Posted 26 Feb 2012 • 0 answers •

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 • 1 star