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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Was Taking Lyrica, Started Plaquenil. Anxiety, Panic, Psoriasis Patch, Numbness On Face. Stopped Plaquenil, Fine. Side Effects?

yes, I have taken lyrica successfully for several years. about 3 months ago, I started plaquenil, as I can't take NSAIDS. I started having severe anxiety/panic attacks, about 4-5 weeks ago. I thought it was stress. I also developed a small psoriasis patch on my face,(never had before) and had a lot of all over itching. I still thought nothing of it-then about 6 days ago, had a weird numbness on my face-it felt like I had a mask on, even though I could feel my hand touching it. I called my dr., 3 days later, no response, so I called today and they said stop the lyrica.!? wow, well I had quit the plaquenil,about 3 days ago and feel better! I started to notice, when I would take my morning plaquenil dose, about 30-45 min later, I'd have that horrible "wash" of panic sweep over me. I've had anxiety before, but this was so intense and awful--I thought I was going crazy. I have now developed a fear of meds....I am afraid to take plaquenil again, even though dr. says to take it!
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Hello.Anxiety and rash are, probably, related to intake of hydroxychloroquine but numbness on face is, probably, side effect of pregabalin.
Go to your doctor to evaluate the advisability of taking both drugs or replace by other drugs.I wish you good health.
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Was Taking Lyrica, Started Plaquenil. Anxiety, Panic, Psoriasis Patch, Numbness On Face. Stopped Plaquenil, Fine. Side Effects?

Hello.Anxiety and rash are, probably, related to intake of hydroxychloroquine but numbness on face is, probably, side effect of pregabalin. Go to your doctor to evaluate the advisability of taking both drugs or replace by other drugs.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)