Sjogren's Syndrome Questions

My wife has Sjogren's Syndrome. She has a continual dry cough due to this condition. What to do?

The only medicine that works is Tussionex Pennkinetic ER suspension, and the insurance only covers the generic. The Generic Hydrocodone-Chlorpheniramine does not work!

Posted 23 Mar 2012 • 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 9 Feb 2012 • 1 answer •

Just started taking Evoxac and I'm having an unusual reaction?

I have Primary Sjogren's - my symptoms are severe, though not debilitating. Within hours of my first dose, I noticed my body began to ache (an overall ache no one area in particular). I ...

Posted 7 Jan 2012 • 1 answer • 1 star

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

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 •

I have Sjogrens. Is brain fog/head ache left side aggravated by prescriptions?

I take Evozac and Hydroxychloroquine from Rhematologist and Buspirone, Citalopram, Omeprazole, Propranolol and Flonase from Primary Care Phy. I wonder if I don't need the Buspirone, Citalopram, ...

Posted 15 Aug 2011 • 0 answers •

Are the side effects bad with cevimeline?

I have Sjogrens and I heard this med. can also help the dry eyes as will as the mouth

Posted 6 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

Can Evoxac cause irregular heartbeat after taking it for over a year?

I have taken this medication for more than a year for Sjogren's syndrome and it has helped. However, several weeks ago I started having some irregular heart beats off and on each day. I hate to ...

Posted 14 Jan 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

Plaquenil side affects on the eyes?

I have been taking Plaquenil for 15 years for Lupus. For the first 5 years I took a dose of 200 mg daily. After that the dose increased to 400 mg. I am still taking that amount.4 years ago I had ...

Posted 7 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Does plaquenil cause a not sensibility on toes?

I have not sensibility in my toe and the toenail is turning light blue or light purple is that because of the plaquenil?

Posted 2 Nov 2010 • 2 answers •

What types of medicines should one not take while on plavix?

I have Sjogren's and need to sometimes be on certain meds that stop itching one that I was on was toxeprin. I am not on this now.

Posted 28 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Does Plaquenil (hydroxychloriquine) affect the color vision?

My left eye is losing color differentiation after 7 years of use.

Posted 14 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Do either hydroxychol./Plaquinil put you @ risk for greater immunosuppression problems?

My husband has been taking Plaquinil (generic hydroxychloroquin) for almost 2 yrs., under a rheumatologist's care. He has Sjogren's Syndrome. He became very ill, and was diagnosed w/ viral ...

Posted 2 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

I want to start Topamax again.my script( A year old,still good) is for 2 a day, 25mg?

should I start out with one a day.. then go up after a few days? I think thats how it was prescribed??? excuse the brain-fog...

Posted 14 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Does plaquenil react with liver if you have hepitits c?

Posted 10 Jun 2010 • 2 answers •