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feeling weepy nd tearful on hydroxychlorquine

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Lizzygall
Lizzygall

Recently started hydroxychloroquine for recent diagnosis of SLE...only been on it about 10 days nd no real change to my symptoms but since yesterday i have been feeling very tearful, weepy and anxious about everything...is this normal or am i going mad 😯 thanks

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  • tanya96195
    tanya96195 Lizzygall

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    Hi Lizzygall,

    I was diagnosed with Discoid Lupus (Lupus of the Skin) and I am currently taking hydroxychloroquine along with Prednisone.  Some days I feel very emotional too; it is a side affect with taking these medications.  Not to worry, you are not going mad.  It will get better...

  • valerie76537
    valerie76537 Lizzygall

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    hello lizzygall...from my experience-.hydroxychloroquin is known to be a slow acting medication and can take several weeks before any improvement is felt...occasional low dose short course of prednisolone and/or local injections for pain/stiffness can be added.... your rheumy should organise regular 6 monthly blood checks to monitor your inflammation, liver function, etc etc...usually up to 10 samplestaken at a time....this gives them the ongoing picture for any further decisions -.the unpredictability of the disease from day to day throws in sadness and stress.. ...Grab the good days!! and know that others think of you... Valerie

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