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Oklahoma City, OK

Is swollen and heavy eyes a side effect of plaquenil?

August 12, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

When I was on the max dose of plaquenil you must have yearly eye exam and I was taken off once my retinal detaching. It's is important to go to your yearly eye exams with a ophthalmologist.

March 25, 2020
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes n sensitivity 2 light 4 me

August 13, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member
I was sensitive to light before I started the medication it definitely got more intense once I started it

August 13, 2019 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you Princeswife74!!! Sensitivity to light also with that medication & I was told that's going to be a lifetime medication for me. Did your doctor say the same?

August 13, 2019
MyLupusTeam

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) can cause the following side effects:

Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Diarrhea

Serious Side Effects
- Vision changes
- Seizures
- Mood changes
- Pain in the arms, legs, or back
- Fast heartbeat
- Worsening of skin problems
- Changes in hair such as loss Show Full Answer

Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) can cause the following side effects:

Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Diarrhea

Serious Side Effects:
- Vision changes
- Seizures
- Mood changes
- Pain in the arms, legs, or back
- Fast heartbeat
- Worsening of skin problems
- Changes in hair such as loss or color change

Note: Most people do not experience side effects, and those who do often find that they decrease over time. Always take Plaquenil with food and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects.

July 16, 2024

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