Question 1

dx w/ lcv- plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and colcrys kept at bay. i've gained weight & considered "obese"-began w/flares again. can that be a factor?

Accepted Answer

LCV: Rx Issues: The issue with Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is not your total weight, but your lean body mass (lbm). You may weigh 160 lbs, but your lbm might be only 120. The less the lbm, the greater the danger of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) toxicity, including retinal and liver problems. This is a complex problem, and you should definitely seek immediate evaluation by your provider and follow up to avoid exacerbating your vasculitis or eye probs.

Question 2

does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for sle lupus  make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are also taking or had been taking steroids, the steroids will.

Question 3

does hydroxychloroquine cause weight gain what the heck are these ansrs my doctor gave th is to me for pain give me a straight answer please ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This medication is usually intended for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other similar disorders. It's use must be closely monitored by the physician, and any questions or lack of understanding should be directed to the doctor. It is not likely to cause weight gain.

Question 4

every day i take euthyrox100mg, plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 400mg and on saturday i take methotrexate 20mg.can i take rasspery ketone or green coffee to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

yes: They do not help but you cab take them.

Question 5

does mtx and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless they cause GI issues which Prohibit one from eating.

Question 6

does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) cause weight loss ? i have lost 30 pounds since 3 months ago.

Accepted Answer

Get exam ASAP: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can cause some loss in appetite, but 30 pounds in three months is extreme and needs a thorough investigation. You doctor will help and may also advise stopping it temporarily.

Question 7

i have lupus and take "hydroxychloroquine sulphate". i have around 8 kilos extra and i don't eat enough protein. can i replace this supplement?

Accepted Answer

Not a supplement: Hydroxychloroquine is essential to treating your lupus and is not a supplement. Do not discontinue it.

Question 8

when you have scotoma develop in one eye only and the patient has a pituitary adenoma, takes plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) and has ischemic microvascular disease, can you tell which one most likely caused the scotoma?

Accepted Answer

Ischemia. : Monocular ischemia most likely causes shots a in one eye.  Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and pituitary adenoma causes symmetrical bilateral schotoma.

Question 9

given plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for dl in may i took 6 weeks health improved hair grew back. oct given p for i mnth then chemist gave quinoric, took only10days , eyes , migraines. now hairloss bald areas gp suspects sle?

Accepted Answer

See details: Quinoric is merely a generic brand of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). That alone should not have made a difference. One could return to the brand name and see if that matters but i doubt it.

Question 10

i'm taking dicofenac sodium 75mg twice day & hydroxychloroquine, is it ok to get flu shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should be no issues.

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Can anyone please tell me do you gain weight taking hydroxychloroquine at 200mg a day as i am a healthy eater thank you

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Dx w/ lcv- plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and colcrys kept at bay. i've gained weight & considered "obese"-began w/flares again. can that be a factor?

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Does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for sle lupus make you gain weight?

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Does hydroxychloroquine cause weight gain what the heck are these ansrs my doctor gave th is to me for pain give me a straight answer please ?

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Every day i take euthyrox100mg, plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 400mg and on saturday i take methotrexate 20mg.can i take rasspery ketone or green coffee to lose weight?

A member asked:

Does mtx and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) cause weight loss?

A member asked:

Does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) cause weight loss ? i have lost 30 pounds since 3 months ago.

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I have lupus and take "hydroxychloroquine sulphate". i have around 8 kilos extra and i don't eat enough protein. can i replace this supplement?

A member asked:

When you have scotoma develop in one eye only and the patient has a pituitary adenoma, takes plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) and has ischemic microvascular disease, can you tell which one most likely caused the scotoma?

A member asked:

Given plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for dl in may i took 6 weeks health improved hair grew back. oct given p for i mnth then chemist gave quinoric, took only10days , eyes , migraines. now hairloss bald areas gp suspects sle?

A member asked:

I'm taking dicofenac sodium 75mg twice day & hydroxychloroquine, is it ok to get flu shot?

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