Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Persistent Body Pain And Tooth Sensitivity While On Plaquenil?
Hello, I have Lupus and have been on Plaquenil for about 3 months. Over the last 20 years I ve had countless aches and pains but this is new. I ve noticed that my teeth have become super sensitive to temperature and actually hurt like a bruised area when I bite down even when medium pressure. Could this be the result of the Plaquenil?
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Plaquenil is one of the safest medications. A patient of Lupus should be taking it regularly, unless contraindicated. Main toxicity of this drug is ocular and that too appears after years of consuming the drug. Get a dental opinion for the pain and temperature sensitivity in your oral cavity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Devender Bairwa
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Plaquenil is one of the safest medications. A patient of Lupus should be taking it regularly, unless contraindicated. Main toxicity of this drug is ocular and that too appears after years of consuming the drug. Get a dental opinion for the pain and temperature sensitivity in your oral cavity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Devender Bairwa
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....