Anyone taking Hydroxy having any reactions?

David50
David50 Member Posts: 16
edited 14. Mar 2013, 17:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,

I have only been taking Hydroxy for 5 months but I have noticed almost from the start that the pain and stiffness in my hands has increased to the point that it wakes me during the night and I drop so many things during the day I have goalkeepers backache picking them up.
Does anyone have any similar or even different problems with Hydroxy.

Thanks for any replies

Dave

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've never had any problems with hydroxy although I've been on it over ten years currently and for several years previously. I don't think any med is 'problem free' but I don't think this is one that causes many.

    In fact, from what you've written, it sounds to me as if it's simply not working well enough to keep your arthritis at bay. Is that all you're taking? I use it with methotrexate and I think it's normally used in combination. You might need stronger meds.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have to agree with Sticky's advice. I have taken hydroxy for a few years myself now and have had no side effects. However I now take azathiaprione as well as my disease has progressed.
  • David50
    David50 Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    I've never had any problems with hydroxy although I've been on it over ten years currently and for several years previously. I don't think any med is 'problem free' but I don't think this is one that causes many.

    In fact, from what you've written, it sounds to me as if it's simply not working well enough to keep your arthritis at bay. Is that all you're taking? I use it with methotrexate and I think it's normally used in combination. You might need stronger meds.

    Thanks for the help

    Dave
  • David50
    David50 Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    suzygirl wrote:
    I have to agree with Sticky's advice. I have taken hydroxy for a few years myself now and have had no side effects. However I now take azathiaprione as well as my disease has progressed.


    Thanks suzygirl
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Do you have a rheumatology helpline that you could ring? If not, I think you should ask for an earlier appointment with the rheumatologist.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • David50
    David50 Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    Do you have a rheumatology helpline that you could ring? If not, I think you should ask for an earlier appointment with the rheumatologist.



    Thanks will make the call today


    Dave
  • wynnie
    wynnie Member Posts: 117
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi there ,i used to get very bad blurred vision when i was on this and decided it wasnt for me ,it never made a lot of difference either :?
  • ruby2
    ruby2 Member Posts: 423
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes I ache more ....never persevered to find out if it wears off with time...blurred vision and itching.

    I am yet to find something that suits me and I can cope with day to day.
    Sulphas ok but I cant get up to the prescribed dose without it bothering my stomach.
    Ruby
  • David50
    David50 Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    wynnie wrote:
    hi there ,i used to get very bad blurred vision when i was on this and decided it wasnt for me ,it never made a lot of difference either :?
    Thanks wynnie,

    I don't think it is for me either

    Dave
  • David50
    David50 Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ruby2 wrote:
    Yes I ache more ....never persevered to find out if it wears off with time...blurred vision and itching.

    I am yet to find something that suits me and I can cope with day to day.
    Sulphas ok but I cant get up to the prescribed dose without it bothering my stomach.
    Hi Ruby
    I have tried , luff, and sualph before this and find them all difficult to get on with, back to the hospital I think.

    Thanks Dave

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