My body is freaking out
Hi everyone I was recently seen by a private consultant and prescribed hydrocloraquin??? I've been taking them for 2 weeks.
For the last few days my body is covered in a hot red itchy rash that's getting worse.
I'm still on Prednisone which is being tapered off
Does anyone else have experience with this
Regards Paul
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Hi @The_Swede
Whilst your waiting for others to give you their experiences I just thought I'd share with you the info on our website about side effects Hydroxychloroquine | Side-effects, uses, time to work (versusarthritis.org) as it does mention skin rashes. Hope it helps reassure you this is a common side effect despite it not being pleasant.
Best wishes
Louisa (mod)
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Hi Paul.
yep I had that too while taking Hydroxychloraquine. I kept going with it to see if it settled, it never did for me.
you might want to mention it to the hospital if it doesn’t settle. It sometimes takes a few tweaks before they find the right meds.good luck.
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It never happened for me, but i know in your shoes I would speak to my pharmacist who might be able to help.
Let us know how you get on
Toni x
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