[greenhaggis]

Hi again!

I have only been taking Plaquenil for 5 weeks (only 200mg per day) and am now suffering with acne - has this happened to anyone else. I have lost my leaflet on Plaquenil but am sure its not a side effect!

I'm starting to wonder if I will ever run out of new questions to ask

 

[Lily]

Hmmmmmmmm I just had a look at my patient leaflet and no it doesnt mention acne - a whole host of other possibles but not acne.

love
Lily

 

[BigSis]

Hey Leslie,

Prednisolone makes me greasy and spotty. Are you on steroids at present?

 

[halfpintfl]

Hi Haggis, As far as I know, the usual dose of Plaquinel is 200mg, 2 x a day. You maybe are on a trial basis, to see how you do on it. That is usually one of the most easiest drugs to take that we have. It usually takes 3-6 mos. for it to kick in. Once mine kicked in, things were a little easier and I never had any trouble with it. You can either see how long it lasts(acne) or call your dr. and tell him to note it on your chart, but I certainly give it a try. Let us know, And you can ask all the questions you want.

 

[Immi]

If it gets itchy then stop taking it straight away, I've got a terrible rash from taking it recently, it's driving me insane :s

 

[fenrus]

My rheumy tried plaquenil on me, I was fine for about a month. Then I suddenly bursted out in rashes all over my body.

Saw a dermatologist, and she told me it was likely a delayed allergic reaction from the plaquenil. After I stopped taking it, it went away in a week.

 

[brettfan04]

Acne

I have also been on Plaquinil for about 3 weeks and am also experiencing acne. Was going to give it another week then call the doc

 

[lazylegs]

This is an old post Brettfan.

I hope your doctor has an answer for you.

Take care,
Lazylegs

 

[ChristianWifeMother]

I have been taking Plaquenil (200mg 2x a day) for 7 weeks and am also experiencing acne, itchy skin, and have had random rashes. I have had burning in my eyes too, but the Rhemy told me that the Plaquenil isn't the cause and I don't see my eye doctor till June 2011. I just thought my skin changes was Lupus, but now I feel like I should talk to my Rhemy about it. Plaquenil has helped with my body pain and my ulcers in my nose and mouth, but I guess it's time to look for another medicine maybe Benlysta

 

[keebler]

This is an old post from the year 2008.
Starting a new thread for yourself is a good idea if you want answers.
Love,
Lyn