Lupus and Plaquenil: Side Effects and Alternatives

I get tired easy . That bothers me

I have been on Hydroxchlorquine for years. I must tolerate it pretty good but do have some dizziness from time to time.

I have to take Plaquenil with food - as in at the same moment - or I fee nauseous and feverish. For me it’s been worth it. I’ve been on it 4 years now and my blood work and symptoms stabilized after the first 6 months. If I wasn’t seeing any benefits I would stop it immediately.

Hi! I am on hydroxychloriquine and was having terrible GI issues so I spaced out my dosing and it’s getting better. My friend with lupus takes chloroquine because he couldn’t tolerate hydroxychloriquine and is doing much better

Hi! I made a discord channel for those specifically with autoimmune conditions to help each other out. you can join here: https://discord.gg/3hZt9vCwR5

I’m surprised no one has really responded to this. Have you been on it long? If you are looking for some tips of ways to not have such harsh side effects. I might be able to help, depending on the side effects. If it’s nausea and hot flashes I’m your girl. Feel free to message me, I’ve been on Hydroxychkoroquine (plaquenil ) for about 6 years

I take hydroxychloroquine. 😥

*No side effects from the Azathirophrine. Hydroxychloroquine is a beast.

In addition to Hydroxychloroquine, I take Azathirpine (sp?) I had no side effects from it. It is a harsher medication, and they make you take a blood test quarterly while you are on it. They have to make sure it isn’t building up in your system. I’ve been on it for six years and have never had an issue.