Plaquenil for Dermatomyositis User Reviews
- Jus...
- November 18, 2009
"The drug Plaquenil was used faithfully for three months for the treatment of sarcoidosis. My scalp was oozing, flaking, and overwhelmed with hyperpigmented lesions. The hair was approximately 1/4 inch in length due to the severity of the outbreak. My scalp has healed and the hair is now 6 inches long. The Plaquenil allowed my scalp to resume normal hair growth."
- Lou...
- January 28, 2014
"I have dermatomyositis. Plaquenil, along with quinicrine, treated my hand lesions, which were very painful. This took about a year to accomplish. It's been about a year and a half now, and I'm starting to react to one or both of the medications. I have a rash all over my body, and ulcers and lichen planus in my mouth. I'm seeing my doctor shortly to see about this."
See also:
Humira
Humira is a tumor necrosis factor blocker that is used to treat many inflammatory conditions such ...
Rocephin
Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is used to treat bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening ...
Benlysta
Benlysta infusion is used to treat active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus ...
Decadron
Decadron is used for addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenocortical insufficiency ...
Enbrel
Enbrel is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis. Learn about ...
Remicade
Remicade is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's ...
Amoxil
Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections ...
Dexamethasone Intensol
Dexamethasone Intensol is used for addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenocortical ...
Imuran
Imuran is used for atopic dermatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, chronic active hepatitis, chronic ...
Frequently asked questions
- An Update: Is hydroxychloroquine effective for COVID-19?
- Common FAQs for Lupus Treatment
- Does hydroxychloroquine cause emotional lability?
- Ang...
- November 25, 2008
"I've been taking Plaquenil since May 2008 for dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. It's been great! It helped greatly with the fatigue. Highly recommended."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 14, 2020
"I took Plaquenil for dermatomyositis, and it caused me to have pain and rash all over my body. Other than that, it didn’t help me."
Are you taking this medicine?
Your review helps others make informed decisions.More about Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (158)
- Latest FDA alerts (2)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Generic availability
- Support group
- Drug class: antimalarial quinolines
- Breastfeeding
- En español
"I have dermatomyositis and have been taking Prednisone and Plaquenil. At first, the combo was helping with the muscle pain and rash. After 2 weeks on the Plaquenil, I got a sunburn itchy rash all over my body. I also have bruise-like spots where the old rash was."