Plaquenil Questions

Has anyone had plaquenil reactions which include leukopenia-low lymphocyte counts and severe rash?

Posted 1 day 11 hours ago • 0 answers •

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Does anyone else take Plaquenil for Lupus?

I have never been told exactly what Plaquenil does for SLE. I just know my Rheumatologist put me on it. I stopped going to him because he was so negative and I lost an entire year with my family and ...

Posted 3 days ago • 1 answer •

Can stopping Plaquenil cause joint pain to return?

I have been on plaquenil for about 3 years. At one time, i tried to stop taking it due to money issues. I started experiencing joint pain in my hips. Does Plaquenil actually stop joint pain in Lupus ...

Posted 3 days ago • 1 answer •

Plaquenil - My doctor prescribed this AND also prescribed Methotrexat 2.5 mg?

and Folic Acid 5 mg to treat my palindromic arthritis condition. I am wondering if anyone else had a similar "cocktail".

Posted 3 days ago • 0 answers •

Plaquenil - Why does Paquenil cauce discolorization of the skin and can it be reversed? Chris?

I thought I had bruises on my legs but they never went away. The Doc says it is discolorization caused by Plaquenil

Posted 15 days ago • 0 answers •

What are the side effects of Aflapin (60 tablets)?

I was given Aflapin, 60 tablets, and Plaquenil (Hydroycholoquine) 200mg plus injection on my heels for heel pain and some finger joints pain. Few hours after taking both medications I experienced ...

Posted 18 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

Plaquenil - Will Plaquinil work without prednisone? I do not want to take the prednisone because of?

... the side effects like weight gain and irratibility. I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Atrial Fibrilation, Hyopthyroidism and Breast cancer in remission. I am on medical leave from work until Feb. 22nd ...

Posted 19 Dec 2011 • 2 answers •

Has anyone recovered from eye problems from Plaquenil?

Posted 28 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

Can anyone give me more details on their own personal experience with Benlysta?

I am finally getting ready to start Benlysta for my Lupus! Its been a 10 year uphill battle with steroids, plaquenil, methotrexate, etc... (all failing). Well, except for the wonderful world of ...

Posted 18 Oct 2011 • 2 answers •

I have been diagnosed with Plaquenil toxicity-my color has dropped dramatically?

Can anyone let me know if this has happened to you? There is no sign of Bull's eye macolopaty is seen. I did see a Retina Specalist. I'm om Plaquenil and Quinacrine.

Posted 12 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

Diagnosed with Dermatomyositis and Lupus, about to start on Plaquenil, any words of wisdom?

... Plaquenil yet. Any words of wisdom for me? I am having a lot of lower back and leg pain which just started last week. Also, does the hairloss stop and the hair grow back? I have no scaring on my ...

Posted 15 Sep 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Hair Loss from taking Plaquenil?

Has anyone else noticed a thinning of their hair since using Plaquenil? Or the hair becoming dry and brittle?

Posted 31 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

Does plaquenil cause shingles, does it suppress the immune system?

Posted 25 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Sjogren's Syndrome - So I have been on Plaquenil for about a month, and I have been having a lot of?

... mood swings. Initially I began feeling very anxious(in the second week), but recently I have been very moody and even to the point of depression without a real reason. I am not entirely sure if ...

Posted 19 Aug 2011 • 2 answers •

Does anyone know if plaquenil causes early menopause?

My Gynocologist told me it could. Anyone have more info on this?

Posted 16 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •