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New Baltimore, MI

Hello family anyone stopping or not using hydro chloroquine for lupus? What do you take if you can't take hydro chloroquine for lupus? How you handle the lupus side? I might having 1st stage hypertension now my bp is high for last three days and I will see my PCP next two for echocardiogram and hopefully nothing serious. What do you take for lupus if your having reaction to hydro chloroquine? I am not really sure why I am having hypertension and not sure if due to my hydro chloroquine I have… read more

March 15, 2022 (edited)
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I meant to say I take 300mg of gabapentine 4x daily instead.

April 23, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have appointment thursday now to my PCP since I have this bp under control for 4 days now. NOt sure what is causing it.. Thank you all hope you all feeling better hugs

March 15, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Genlanco thank you for being there and doctor gave it to me the hydro due to my positive ANA and my mother have lupus. I never had any problem taking it before and I curious if for my I am 49 this year maybe I am starting to get hypertension but also I do watch what I eat and sugar. I don't drink coffee taking salty food or fast food. I see that my bp is up and down and this is the first time happen to me. It's usually normal or low for me. I like hydro chloroquine but I do have appointment to my opt homology for my eyes .

March 15, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I still take it and it works for me hope that helps

March 15, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi
I couldn't take it either. I tried four lots of medication. Methotrexate caused me pyelonephritis and I was in hospital with it. Hydrochloride made my hair fall out etc.
The only drug I'm ok with is LEFLUDIMIDE, I be been on it for 15 years and no problems at all. Good luck Julie xxx

November 29, 2022

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