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Have Lupus, Joint Stiffness, No Rashes. Clinical Complications Of Paquenil?
Can you tell me about the clinical complicatons of taking paquenil? I was diagnose about two years ago with lupus. I have mostly joint sniffness when I awake. No manisfestation of severe rashes,but I do have break out at times.(mostly on my hands). Right now I m concerned about the medical expenses which may occur as I get older.(I m 59.5 and African American).
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
Dear sir,
Yes generally it is a safe drug but long term use may lead to discoloration of skin , cataracts ,peripheral neuropathy etc.
Dr. SHRUTI
Yes generally it is a safe drug but long term use may lead to discoloration of skin , cataracts ,peripheral neuropathy etc.
Dr. SHRUTI
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