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I’ve Been Having Rashes For The Past 12 Years. Wasn’t Until Maybe 6 Years Ago I Was Diagnosed W/ Subacute Cutaneous Lupus.

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Richmond, VA

Thankfully I do not have systemic as far as I know at this time. For a 2-3 years I was on Plaquenil until I discovered a potential dangerous drug interaction w/ my antidepressant (Zoloft) my rheumatologist didn’t seem too concerned but my doctor who prescribed me the Zoloft didn’t want to risk it so I switched to another. I tried a couple and nothing quite worked as well for me… so eventually decided to go back to Zoloft and go off the plaquenil hoping I could just manage the rashes topically… read more

May 30, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Wow, I just bought the bottom one a few weeks ago but never really directly applied it to my rash. I will start! Hopefully it helps! Thanks Loralynn!

May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Try this it’s really helped me

May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

From what I’m reading the drug interaction between Zoloft and plaquenil are so rare maybe I just need to get back on it and keep and eye out.

May 30, 2023

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