Side Effect of hydroxychloriquine?

Doing really well on hydroxychloriquine but now have very painful throat, constant burning feeling and yellow patches that will not go, despite two lots of antibiotics. Anybody experienced this - maybe possible side effect?

[medway-lady]

I've never taken it so sorry but surely no doctor would make mistake and prescribe antibiotics for an infection if its a side effect. I think I'd contact GP again tomorrow and ask for a f2f so they can see your throat.

[Caza]

Nope, been taking Hydroxchloroquine for a good few years now & never experienced anything like that.

[patsymay13]

No I haven’t had any of those side effects whilst on the hydroxy x

[sylvi]

I am on it now and it is the only drug i am on for my RA and i haven't had any side effects.xxx

[Hooz]

I took HQ for 5 years with no side effects like you mention.

[dawkin_S]

No, sorry - I've been taking it a few years now and never had that as a side effect. I would agree that it would be best for a GP to take a look at you if possible. xx

[Hidden]

I am really grateful for all your replies. This hub is a life safer for me. I managed to get a f2f with GP today at last and she has made urgent referral to ENT specialist. Suspects abnormalities that may be cancer, so I am set back on my heels and extremely worried but at least , hopefully on a pathway to getting it seen by a specialist. Thank you again for responding fellow RA buddies. I still bang the drum for supporting hydroxychloriquine it gave me good RA health.

[WomanOfFaith in reply to Hidden]

Hello, I also taking hidroxicloroquine and have the same effects! Burning sensation almost all the time, specially in my knees, arms, neck and face, my throat also feels so strange. I already saw an endocrinologist and told me that I have Hashimoto thyroiditis. I’m a breast cancer survivor, but all my doctors recommends to make me a PET to see everything is ok with cancer. I hope you and I are fine and it's just a side effect.

God bless us and protect us

[WomanOfFaith]

what dose of hidroxicloroquine are you taking?

[Hidden]

300mg. Thank you for your kind reply. It is a tough journey.

[Midwife1986]

Been taking Hydroxychloroquine for nearly 3yrs and only thing I’ve noticed is an itch at times.... was given piriton to take as required... and some hair thinning 😩