User Reviews for Hydroxychloroquine

I have been on this for 12 years. Had yearly eye examines however last 6 months notice vision problems. My eye doctor made me stop taking immediately. Has done some damage to eyes. I'm on Methotraxrate has help with less flareups.

The first generic i took caused a full body rash. Saw a specialist and he said try another brand. CVS changed generics and it doesnt cause a rash. Have been on it since december and joint pain has eased. Hair loss has been bad though. Has receded all around my face and sides are thin. Ive worked outside reading electric meters for the last 20 years so dont know if all symptoms that have gotten better are from quitting working or the drug.

Just started this medication but feel better. stiffness is not as bad.

I have been on this medicine for 3 years. It help with my Lupus if taken along with Prednisone. Overall all drugs have side effects.

Very rarely have flair ups and when I do they are not as severe as before I took the drug. Still have some pain in my hands and stiffness. Give me a loose stool and an occasional bout of diarrhea. Its much better then Prednisoine(?)!!

I haven't been on Hydroxychlor 200mg very long, but I am already experiencing headaches, stomach upset, tiredness, appetite loss . . . just feel lousy. I know you should let your body get used to medicine, but I had a very violent reaction to Mobic last year. My kidneys were shutting down. I'm really afraid to continue it any further. I plan on calling my Doctor in the AM since this is Sunday evening.

i still sufer severe pain muscles and joints

Tried prednisone, made me throw up the 1st day, was given this, took 5 wks & pain was gone, still bothered by fatigue, have lupus also. LOVE this med! No side effects.

Experienced headaches imediately after taking medication. Prescribed dosage 200mg twice daily. Stopped taking medication after several days.

I have been taking this drug for about 5 months for chronic Lyme Disease. It is one of the few drugs that is effective against the cystic form of Lyme Disease bacteria, which gives me hope that I may be able to beat this infection. It seems to control the constant twitching I experience througout my body. The drug has the added benefit of reducing the pain in my knees and hips from the Lyme arthritis. I felt relief from pain within the first couple of days. The one concern I have is with the serious side effect that can permanently damage one's vision. Usually, the risk of such damage is higher when the dosage taken is too high. I plan on taking this medicine for only a few more months to reduce my chances of damaging my vision.Read More Read Less

With minimal central vision remaining, I'm legally blind. Loss of vision was sudden. Beware.

This med took almost 6 mths to take full effect. Once it did my fatique level lessened, pain a bit less. Did loose hair lessened w/time. Switched mfgr. disolved to quickly, taste was horible! After switch was ok. I haven't had a flair since on this med. I see my eye Dr. every six months! Like clock work. Not taking any changes. Still have problems with my hands.

My rheumatologist put me on this drug about a year ago and I haven't had any side effects. My flares are much less frequent and don't last more than a day or 2, and I hurt a lot less than I did. Overall, I'm very happy with how it's working. I'm happy that I don't need methrotexate or any of the injectable meds at this point! Just Plaquinil, Celebrex and Tramadol.

I have / was on this medication in combination with prednisone blasts as well as methotrexate. I was on all medications for 3 years after being diagnosed. I am 42 years old and am in end-stage renal failure due to medications as well as the lupus. PLEASE keep up with your bloodwork and have your doctor run complete liver / kidney panels at the least every 3 months. This hit me fast. I was diagnosed with Lupus February 2007, and diagnosed terminal renal failure on March 1, 2011. PLEASE KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR HEALTH! TOO IMPORTANT TO STAY ALIVE. JENNIE TAMPA, FL. Read More Read Less

my rheumatologist gave me too high a dose -400mgs a day. A safe dose for my weight and height is 350mgs a day. As the drug is cummulative , and efficiently metabolised, unfortunately, so is an overdose ( I had 1,400mgs too much over just a month). I have now got blurry vision and some retinal changes that require further investigation. This drug is linked with retinopathy, but usually after a number of years continued use. I have no doubt that my own problems are due to overdose. Will post again when I have had the retinal photography done, but my opthalmologist has seen some changes to my retina using ordinary exam and slit lamp. retinopathy is generally irreversable.Read More Read Less

This drug took about six months for me to start feeling its real potential. I've been in it for four years to treat my Lupus and its been amazing.

Not enought information regarding the hair loss side effect. Does the higher dose cause more hair loss or just the drug it's self no matter what does? How to avoid. Don't color hair? Don't use certain products? Don't use a blow dryer or hot iron or hot rollers. Thank you for any information you can give me. Margie Sanfillipo

I have been taking this medication for about 6 years, and have had no side effects.

I took this for 5mths with predisone once I cut bock on predisone it was clear it wasnt working. I didn't have any side effects.