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December 29, 2024
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Yes, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can cause side effects such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, especially when starting the medication. These side effects are common but often decrease over time. If they persist or worsen, it's important to contact your doctor. For more details, visit: [Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) Show Full Answer

Yes, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can cause side effects such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, especially when starting the medication. These side effects are common but often decrease over time. If they persist or worsen, it's important to contact your doctor. For more details, visit: [Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) for Lupus](https://www.mylupusteam.com/treatments/plaquenil).

December 29, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

Taking it on a full stomach can be very helpful, MJ. Luckily, I didn't experience those side effects, though they're not unusual at the beginning.

December 29, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had all those symptoms when I started but now I get nausea sometimes and ringing in the ears but it’s not as bad as it was before

December 29, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you RobertBurreson! I will try this. I washed some walnuts this morning and will keep these on hand.

December 31, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

Taking pally there in an empty stomach is rough! Most medication, actually, unless specificly stated otherwise is a whole different beast as well.

Take your meds with food in your stomach if you can.

I try to keep a small peanut butter jars worth of ground nuts on hand. Grabbing a small spoonful before you take meds can introduce new fats into your stomach, helps your body absorb better all around! This is especially true if the needs your taking happens to be a tincture, what doesn't get absorbed under your tongue will have a much easier time binding in your liver. Good luck!

December 31, 2024 (edited)

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