Tag: Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine – Eye Test At the request of my Rheumatologist, I scheduled an appointment with my eye doctor for “high-risk medications testing”, since I’m taking Hydroxychloroquine. One of the nasty side effects of taking Hydroxychloroquine is that prolonged use can cause major vision issues. Overall, around seven patients out of every 100 taking hydroxychloroquine for… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Eye Test

Hydroxychloroquine – Two months I’m somewhere around the two-month mark for taking Hydroxychloroquine. And I can say that I have gotten used to many of the side effects. How sad is it that you “get used to” something so negative? I’m no longer nauseous and my digestive tract has adjusted and is back to normal… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Two months

Hydroxychloroquine – Day 27 Wow, not sure what is going on today, but I’m out of it. Maybe I overdid it last night (annual bonfire for Halloween)? Not sure, But today, I couldn’t get out of bed and when I did, I was so sore and stiff (much more than normal.) Every joint in my… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Day 27

Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2 Today is the second day of my three/six-month trial of Hydroxychloroquine. Let me share the fun so far. Well, the verdict is in and, it looks like I’m going to hate this crap. I’m very nauseous and let’s just say that the toilet is a great friend of mine as I… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2