User Reviews for hydroxychloroquine oral

why do all of the drugs have to have side effects?

I have RA and I've been using hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine for 1-1/2 years. Everything is working, however my face has gotten blotchy. I had somewhat a flawless face and the only thing I can think of is the meds. But, I'm not in pain...what I'm I to do?

I took this for RA I also have Brusitus it help Brusitis but not RA. I also had many side afects that made me feel worse while I took it for three months. The side affects I had were ringing ears,could not tell where sounds were coming from, diareha, dizzy, muscle fatigue, headaches, numbness in hands. over all I feel this medicine hurt more than helped.

My doc gave this to me for my lupus. I've been on it for 3yrs now. But I dont think it helps 100% but better then not being on anything. (also take more meds since the lupus is getting worse)

I have a condition called dermatomyositis. I have been treated with prednisone for almost 3 years. My doctor perscribed Hydroxychloroquine (twice a day)ten months ago in order to reduce the steriod use.I am now taking a very low dose of prednisone every other day. I have had no problems with my eyes but I am experiencing constant ringing in my ears.

just started

For almost 2 years I have had a fummy rash all over my body but not my face. After seeing several Doctors I found out that I have Discoid Lupus. The Dermatologist that I am currently seeing put me on Hydroxychlor. After taking the pills for 4 weeks, I woke up one day with a red rash all over, except for my face, I can feel the rash in my mouth. So now I am waiting for Doctor to get back from vacation to find another drug.

I have SLE since I was 10. It was in remission for 10 yrs. then came back when I was 20 yrs. and stayed for 3 months, then went back into remission while taking prendisone. Now 6 yrs. later it has been back for 5 mths now and I was on a Depo-medrol injection that did not last the 2 mths it was supposed to. So I started taking this medicine about 2-3 wks. ago. So far, I still haven't had a flare since the beginning of Oct. Hopefully everything will stay good and I won't get any of the bad side effects of this medication. Maybe my Lupus might go back into remission like it has in the past time!Read More Read Less

pain in legs

erthema nodosum inflammation on skin from sarcoidosis.

I take this medication for sarcoidosis,

I HAVE BEEN ON PLAQUINIL FOR 20 YEARS. SOMETHING HAS HELPED. I ALSO TAKE PREDNISONE EVERYDAY FOR 30 YEARS. NO SIDE EFFECTS EXCEPT EYE EXAMS EVERY YEAR. I GUESS I WILL NEVER GET MALARIA!!!!

I saw improvement in less than a week on a low dosage

I have been taking it for 3 weeks now, after increasing the dosage I developed a itchy rash. I felt like it was working.

I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder and have tried other medications. This is the only medication that's worked. My hair fell out with the other medications and pain was constent. Now I have minor pain in hands and swelling of legs and minor hair loss. I would recommend this medication for anyone with MCTD or RA.

My inflamation is very low, it is rare that i have a flare-up. I have been on this medication for 3years. I have eye exam every six-mo's and so far its been good. I have gained my streanth back, and not so tired like before.

I Find that the dosage I was perscribed at first was causing too many side effects. Now I have found the dosage that works for me is working well. I do realize there will never be a medication that will release me from being totally pain free.

FRIST 3 MONTHS FELT IMPROVEMENT BUT SINCE DOSE WAS REDUED TO 3 A DAY FOUND SEVERE PAIN HASN'T INCREASED BUT ACKES AND FATIGUE HAS INCREASED.