Side effect of Plaquenil for UCTD : Am I allergic w/ skin ra Posted: 05-18-07 09:27am
I have a large amount of joint pain which
is my only real serious symptom. I started
taking the Plaq on 03/20/07 and was
feeling great I thought I was cured.
Stopped taking the diclofenac and
everything. Then two weeks ago I started
to ITCH insane amounts I would wake up
bleeding from scratching in my sleep. I
stopped taking the Plaq and am not as
itchy but still have some. Does this mean
I am allergic to the Plaq? I hope no I was
feeling so much better on it. I work with
a woman who takes it and she said she was
itchy at the onset of taking it as well
but it went away as her body adjusted to
the med. Please advsie your thoughts.
Thanks
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Lupus Answer A2796 Posted: 05-29-07 02:48am
Plaquentil (hydroxychloroquine) is an
antimalarial drug also used to reduce
inflammation experienced during many
rheumatic diseases including Undefined
Connective Tissue Disorder (UCTD). The
itching you mention could be a side effect
of the Plaquentil. Itching without a skin
rash is probably not an allergic reaction
to Plaquentil but it is still a side
effect. Not all side effects from drugs
are due to allergy. If the itching is
intolerable, you can request another drug
for treating UCTD such as non-steroid
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID);
corticosteroids, and immunosuppressant
drugs. Consult your rheumatologist first
for advice, supervision, and help.
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