Plaquinil and Pain meds

August 25, 2004

Hey all, I was just wondering if any of you have had any unusual

side effects from Plaquinel? I know this may be a stretch, but I am

finding myself getting very aggitated easily and weepy. I am not

depressed. But all of a sudden I will get teary or sad. GO

figure. I do take Effexor adn it works really well. The Plaquinil

is the only thing I have added in the last 3 months. I have only

been taking it for 3 months.

Ok - also, I am in moderate to severe pain (joints and muscular)

almost daily as many of you are also. I can not get my doctors to

help me find any form of serious pain relief system/or medication.

I finally couldnt take it any more and called myRhuemy and asked for

some pain medication and he called in some Vicodin. Guess how

many...3 tablets. Can you believe that. Yes, I started bawling

like a baby and thought ...this is hopeless, I am in pain and need

help and seriously do not know what to do.

ANy of you experience anything like this?

Hugs to all - in Texas

August 26, 2004

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Here is what I can find from the Walgreen's site. If you want to do

a casual check on meds, their website is www.walgreens.com. Then

just look under Pharmacy. Does not cost anything to peek at prices

and information on the medications.

Drug info for: PLAQUENIL 200MG TABLETS

Generic Name: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (hye-drox-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin)

Drug Manufacturer: SANOFI WINTHROP

Common Uses: This medicine is an immunosuppressant and antirheumatic

agent used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid

arthritis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as

determined by your doctor.

How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for using this

medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food or

milk. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed

container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS

MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your

next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing

schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions: KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are

taking this medicine. Also, keep all appointments for eye

examinations. IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE FOR SLE OR ARTHRITIS,

it may take 4 to 12 weeks for this medicine to work. Do not stop

taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. IF YOUR

SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE after several months or if they become worse,

check with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE,

either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or

pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dizziness. Do not drive, operate

machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know

how you react to this medicine. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach

of children. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your

doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during

pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR

WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with

your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during

treatment, include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, loss of

appetite, or abdominal cramping. If they continue or are bothersome,

check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if

you experience skin rash or itching; ringing in the ears or loss of

hearing; fever or sore throat; unusual bleeding or bruising; blue-

black discoloration of the skin or inside of mouth; hair loss; mood

changes; vision changes or disturbances; or unusual weakness. If you

notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or

pharmacist.

Puppy in Minnesota

> Hey all, I was just wondering if any of you have had any unusual

> side effects from Plaquinel? I know this may be a stretch, but I

am

> finding myself getting very aggitated easily and weepy. I am not

> depressed. - in Texas

August 26, 2004