Re: Planquinil Side Effects

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Plaquenil was the first medication I was put on. I never had any side

effects from this drug. In fact, I still consider it to be one of the

" friendliest "

of all my RA meds. I do have to have regular eye check ups, and the last one

I had in October was fine. I've had 2 optical migraines but this was

pre-plaquenil, haven't had once since. I'm having eye trouble now, but I think

it's

because I'm outgrowing these glasses. It's funny how when I clean them

things change, but I will have an eye exam in a few months and see how things

are

going Never any nausea or loose stool. Good luck!

Heidi

In a message dated 7/8/2008 8:41:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

daytimelover20032000@... writes:

i took plaquinil years ago and did not have the side effects you are having

, you do have to be periodically checked by an eye doctor for loss of field of

vision with that drug. it also could be the prednisone has caused you to

have cataracts which would account for the light sensitivity and nite glare, i

had my first cataract removed at 45 because of the prednisone , cant help you

with the nausea and loos stool part tho , but do make sure you have your eyes

checked every so often by an eye doctor , i cant remember if its every 3

months or 6 months but it is important

From: laurenrosepeters <_laurenrosepeters@laurenros_

(mailto:laurenrosepeters@...) >

Subject: [ ] Planquinil Side Effects

_ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: )

Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 1:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I just started taking Plaqunil, it is my 1st DMARD (I have only been on

Nsaid's in the past, and Prednisone). Anyway, I am having side effects,

like nausea and loose stools and light sensitivity. I was wondering if

these go away eventually? The one I am really worried about is the

light sensitivity. I can't even drive at night, because the headlights

in the opposite direction on the fwy give me migraine-like pain. I had

to wear sunglasses at night, my first day taking it.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

i took plaquinil years ago and did not have the side effects you are having ,

you do have to be periodically checked by an eye doctor for loss of field of

vision with that drug. it also could be the prednisone has caused you to have

cataracts which would account for the light sensitivity and nite glare, i had my

first cataract removed at 45 because of the prednisone , cant help you with the

nausea and loos stool part tho , but do make sure you have your eyes checked

every so often by an eye doctor , i cant remember if its every 3 months or 6

months but it is important

From: laurenrosepeters <laurenrosepeters@...>

Subject: [ ] Planquinil Side Effects

Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 1:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I just started taking Plaqunil, it is my 1st DMARD (I have only been on

Nsaid's in the past, and Prednisone). Anyway, I am having side effects,

like nausea and loose stools and light sensitivity. I was wondering if

these go away eventually? The one I am really worried about is the

light sensitivity. I can't even drive at night, because the headlights

in the opposite direction on the fwy give me migraine-like pain. I had

to wear sunglasses at night, my first day taking it.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I recieved this from your last person i suppose. i am readding it , yes i am on

plaqenil. i have gotten in the worst pain and i cant walk or even roll over in

pain. than today i got up and could do a lil more. i keep trying. but not when

the pain is horable. my doctors are not giving me anything for this pain except

very light drugs. like the pain patch and vicodene for my  headaches.

the doctors said after the infection goes away we will work on the pain. i had a

urinary tract infection, and omg my world has fell apart with pain. my husband

is in shock how fast i became so full of pain. But now he is ok he is helping me

more and being more supportive. i was crying like a baby from the pain.

These letters help a lot. At least i know i should try to move my body. ty ty ty

ty ty

 

 

From: laurenrosepeters <_laurenrosepeters@ laurenros_

(mailto:laurenrosepeters) >

Subject: [ ] Planquinil Side Effects

_ @ groRA- SUPP_ (mailto: @gro ups.com)

Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 1:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I just started taking Plaqunil, it is my 1st DMARD (I have only been on

Nsaid's in the past, and Prednisone). Anyway, I am having side effects,

like nausea and loose stools and light sensitivity. I was wondering if

these go away eventually? The one I am really worried about is the

light sensitivity. I can't even drive at night, because the headlights

in the opposite direction on the fwy give me migraine-like pain. I had

to wear sunglasses at night, my first day taking it.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

IT'S EVERY 6 MONTHS..

[ ] Planquinil Side Effects

Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 1:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I just started taking Plaqunil, it is my 1st DMARD (I have only been on

Nsaid's in the past, and Prednisone). Anyway, I am having side effects,

like nausea and loose stools and light sensitivity. I was wondering if

these go away eventually? The one I am really worried about is the

light sensitivity. I can't even drive at night, because the headlights

in the opposite direction on the fwy give me migraine-like pain. I had

to wear sunglasses at night, my first day taking it.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,