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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Plaquenil?

I have been taking plaquenil 200mg morning and evening for past 5 weeks for lichen planus polaris (scarring alopecia). I am told that this is the only cure to stop my hairloss. I awake every morning with a headache and stiff neck almost all day. My head is sore and also my eyes. My vision is blurred and I have trouble focusing. I am beginning to think there is a connection here to the plaquenil as it is the only medication I take apart from vitamins. Can you advise me.?
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hello,

It is not related to Plaquenil. If symptoms persist better to consult an ophthalmologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Plaquenil?

Hello, It is not related to Plaquenil. If symptoms persist better to consult an ophthalmologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician