User Reviews for hydroxychloroquine oral

Started taking this 7 months ago for RA. Swelling in hands has subsided. Stiffness has also subsided. Pain has subsided. Almost don't know I have RA.

Constant upset stomach, vomiting, blurred vision, mood changes and also affects my CHF. Have not felkt this bad in a long time.

The only side effect I have experienced is nausea when taking med and during the day. Goes away after about 30-45 minutes.

Just started today. Hope it works! I read some of the previous comments. Scarey!!!! Hope I don't experience their side effects, especially the hair loss.

i have taken Hydroy for 4 months,, i started getting worried about the side effects, got my eyes checked everything was fine, but i stopped it anyway,, several days after i stopped i got hives and itching on my back, then Bursitis in my left elbow and left knee,, i started again at my regular 200mg dose twice a day and will see if the poppy elbow goes away

Got Stevens/Johnson (ten) Syndromecould have been fatel / rash all over my body blisters itching had to use ice pacs to cool body/ was hospitalized got bags of cooling substance/ after blisters went away then my skin peeled off all over body chest/back/legs/ feet eyes also lost about I did get new skin but horrible! 1/2 of my hair had blisters on scalp/ IT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING that ever happened to me/ I was so sick! oh also lost some toenails/ skin peeled off in sheets

My doc put me on this for Lupus like symptoms. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and severe joint pain. I haven't gotten any pain relief. The worst side effect is the hair loss! I had very thick hair but it's now thinner than when I used to thin it plus I'm going bald at my temples!

Was prescribed for Sjogren's Syndrome, borderline lupus. now have RA after 6 years on med. I can only tolerate 300mg a day, was told sb taking 400. I am sure it helps, but I can't take anti-inflammatorys or steroids, so get alot of flare ups, pain

I had the diagnosis of JRA at 11. The pain was disabling for much of my life. Cannot take NSAIDs or aspirin, though I had been put through trials of NSAIDs despite having ulcers, GERD & IBS....even tried gold compound. Was always poor due to disability and pain, so had to depend on Medicaid clinics, etc. Finally got a rhuematologist who wantedme to have Fibromyalgia, when I insisted I did not(no trigger points, no fatigue) and pointed to the native on her wall that assured "adult patients who had JRA will be treated for RA". Placquinel was her compromise. And it seems to be working a little after 3 months. Joint swelling noticeably reduced and my hands don't hurt as much. I am also on Voltaren gel (which smells) but seems to help. So, I am hopeful and optimistic that, even though we don't really have diagnosis, we could get some reduction of pain and symptoms. :)Read More Read Less

Just recently diagnosed with RA. Have been on the med for a few days now and don't notice any changes. I have had periodic head aches and slight dizziness the first time I took it. Doctor said at least 3 months to see a difference. Will keep you posted.

Within 2 weeks of taking this med. I had a toenail distort severely due to a new arthritic burl, on the joint below it, forcing removal of the nail. Knot reduced as toe healed and no med. taken.

I have a very sporadic Lupus - only 3 attacks in 12 years. However, each one has been serious (life threatening). Each time, I was put on plaquenil for a year or two. Each time, the drug completely obliterated the problem over a period of a few weeks, and then put me in full remission over a few months. The last attack, my dr told me to stay on plaquenil for life, and I have not had an incident since. For me, this is a life-saving wonder drug that has given me more and better life. I honestly feel I would not be here today without it. I am very fortunate that this simple, first-line drug has 'solved' my Lupus issues; I am all too aware that for many people plaquenil is just a starting point and they must also take more heavy-hitting immunosuppressants. It just depends on the person and the Lupus. Read More Read Less

Very sick legs back pain and stomach pain and through up for three weeks

I have only been on this medication for almost 2 weeks now. Before I was taking this medication I had joint and muscle pain all over my body from Lupus. Since taking this medication I don't feel the pain at all. I haven't had my eyes checked, but have been advised by my doctor to make sure and do so while taking this medication. Everything is going well so far.

Treatment for Lupus/RA

I've been on this for 10 years and it's been really effective for me. I didn't have side effects at all with this. I get my eyes examined every year and no problems. This medication has made me feel like I don't have arthritis. But, about a year ago, I started having flare ups. The joint pain has been really bad at times. The doctor is trying to find a second medication to add to my treatment. I'm having a lot of issues with other meds.

Taking for lichen sclerosis of the vulva. It has helped somewhat but is not a cure. I have no gastric upset like others. Have found out parabens in steroid preparations,toilet paper, shampoo and body wash soaps are contributing to the problem and eliminating those have helped probably as much as just taking the medication.

This immediately helps alleviate finger joint discomfort & reduces the occurrence of polymorphic light eruption (PLE) bumps. I do not have itching with PLE & have not yet had my eyes tested so I cannot comment on those two items. I'm glad I decided to try it out. I'm usually averse to medications, but it's hard to dismiss the benefits I receive from the prescription. I take two twice a day with food. I haven't found anything yet to counteract the gas.

On this medication for 2 years now. Took at least 6 months before I noticed any difference. Could not be out in sun for more than 10 minutes as I developed a sun sensitivity even with 3 coats of 60 SPF sunscreen on! No noticeable rash on my face but more of an interior burn, very uncomfortable and painful but in the last few months this has gone away and my Rheumatologist has no idea why. I'm absolutely thrilled about it but wonder why it has gone away. Has this happened to anyone else?

Horrible side effects started within a week - crippling back Bain and then leg pain. I was only starting with 200mg as well