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Does Plaquenil Cause Headaches?

Hi. I have been on Plaquenil for years and with the medication I ve had multiple headaches that have led me to have migraines and seizure like symptoms. However, I have been off of Plaquenil for a few weeks now and I feel great! The only headaches I get now are sinus headaches. Is it possible that the plaquenil was causing all of these symptoms?
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hello,

Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [Neurologist]and to confirm the cause of headache do MRI scan, CBC and a nasal endoscopy]

2)Discuss with your treating Doctor about preventive medication like [Amitriptyline]

Do follow few lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your migraines in the past, try to avoid them.

2)Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco.

3)Make a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress.

4)Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling etc

5)If you're a woman try to reduce the effects of estrogen.

Hope that helps
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Does Plaquenil Cause Headaches?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [Neurologist]and to confirm the cause of headache do MRI scan, CBC and a nasal endoscopy] 2)Discuss with your treating Doctor about preventive medication like [Amitriptyline] Do follow few lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your migraines in the past, try to avoid them. 2)Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco. 3)Make a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress. 4)Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling etc 5)If you re a woman try to reduce the effects of estrogen. Hope that helps