Plaquenil can cause sun sensitivity. The likelihood of experiencing these side effects is high if the patient is using the medication long-term. Avoid direct
Sun sensitive (sun allergy). Tightness. Fever. Eyes. Pain. Redness. Loss of vision Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). Penicillamine (Cuprimine or Depen).
So for me, plaquenil helped my sun sensitivity at first (like for the first 6-8 months I was on it), but then the sensitivity started increasing
They say they think lupus makes them sensitive to the sun and taking Plaquenil makes it worse. For Kate, photosensitivity symptoms take a few
Sensitivity to Sun Exposure. Change in Color of Hands with Cold Exposure. Humira. Prednisone. Gold Injections. Arava. Plaquenil. Methotrexate. Remicade. Rituxan.
Hydroxychloroquine (brand name Plaquenil) is a medicine used to Thinning of the hair, skin rashes and increased sensitivity to the sun.
Hydroxychloroquine (aka Plaquenil) is an immune system modulator, not an immunosuppressant. While it mays cause sun sensitivity, it does not
Plaquenil can cause sun sensitivity. The likelihood of experiencing these Avoid direct exposure to the sun when UV light is highest (11 am-4 pm)
American College of Rheumatology: Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). Arthritis Foundation: Arthritis Medications and Sun Sensitivity.
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