hydroxychloroquine
Sharon2960
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Does/has anyone take hydroxychloroquine? My consultant is suggesting starting this in a couple of months and has asked me to read up about it on the tinterweb - would be really grateful to hear of anyone's experiences with this medication, side effects etc etc.
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I've taken it for over 13 years, Sharon. I can't report on side-effects as I've never had any.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hi, I've been on it a few months now, I've started to notice that I better than I have and so far so good. Was given a booklet with all these suppose side-effects and have to have my eyes tested every 6 months now cause one of the possible side effects is Glaucoma. I assume I have to have my eyes tested is because I wear glasses! I also have to have blood tests every 6 months. But I'm sure your Rhummey will discuss all this with you. But I can say so far so good. Hope it will make a difference to you.0
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Hydroxy can cause vision problems (most of which disappear once it is discontinued) so those of us on it should be monitored for such whether or not we normally wear glasses. I don't think glaucoma is one of them.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hi,
I've taken hydroxychloroquine for 7 years now in combination with various other dmards. It's been fine, but make sure you take them after food or they can give a dodgy tum!!!!! :?
The visual effects can be a deposit of some sort on the back of the eye, I have annual eye checks and haven't had any problems. The optician told me that particular problem was rare and reversible.
I guess most of the drugs we take are powerful and have a range of possible side effects, and that's why regular blood checks are important-I have fortnightly bloods done at GP's, just takes half an hour out of my week, and it's worth it for peace of mind.
HGope you get the treatment that helps you soon.
Deb x0 -
Hi Sharon2960;
I was prescribed hydroxychloroquine six months ago and have had few side effects. Yearly eye exams are a must. I understand the eye toxicity side-effect is rare, it can be serious.
The drug can increase skin sensitivity, like methotrexate. For myself, it seems to have brought on a bout of psoriasis. It's not recommended for those with this skin condition.
I was glad of it's anti-inflammatory effect and noticed some improvement after ~3 weeks. Wish it had done more though....
Hope you have luck with it.
xxAnna0 -
Thanks everyone - as usual, very informative and helpful. I think that, like most things, they list the possible side effects and we have to make an informed decision! Think there's no real reason not to try it!0
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