Hydroxychloroquine advice

[jomojo]

Hi I started hydroxycloriquin yesterday I have only taken 4 tablets in 2 days. Just wondering if hot sensation in eyelids, lips, stomach, nasal passage abd a dry cough is typical or should I stop? It feels like sunburn.

[Hidden]

Hi jomojo, I take Hydoxychloroquine but have not experienced those side effects. Have you been out in the sun? Because photosensitivity is a side effect. For me, it just makes me itch like crazy, and I’m experiencing it at this moment, even after taking it for 4 months. I think I’m going to discontinue, because it also doesn’t seem to be improving anything grrrrr, cheers Deb

[helixhelix]

Some people are mildly allergic either to the drug or to the fillers in the tablets. Contact your medical team and ask their advice.

[weathervane]

When i was started on hydroxy was started on a low dose that was increased gradually.

[wishbone in reply to weathervane]

Unless someone's in serious pain/trouble, I think that's the best way to start people on most new meds.

[Scottishlad]

Speak to your pharmacist and rheumatology team. If symptoms get worse you should consider stopping the hydroxy chloroquine.

[jomojo]

Thanks all for advice. My gut instinct was to stop taking them as eyes, nose and lip burning was quite worrying. I have been on them as Plaquenil 200mg back in 2009 and I was fine. Perhaps change of brand or 400mg was the cause. I will ring the Rheumy nurse on Monday to seek advice. Have a nice Sunday all.