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Members discussed their experiences with hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug commonly prescribed for autoimmune conditions like... Read more

Members discussed their experiences with hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug commonly prescribed for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, with one member noting they had to discontinue it due to eye problems and dizziness while others continue taking it without major side effects. Several members offered reassurance that the increased pain the original poster experienced was likely stress-related from the hospital visit rather than a medication side effect, a pattern that resolved within a few days. A recurring theme was the importance of baseline eye exams before starting the medication, managing fibromyalgia flares triggered by medical anxiety, and recognizing that stress and increased activity can amplify pain independently of new treatments.