I have been on hydroxychloroquine for RA for a year, but im losing weight, have no appetite. Any one else have this?
Hydroxychloroquine - is any one having weight loss issues?
Question posted by peaches2121 on 11 Aug 2013
Last updated on 11 August 2013
Added 12 Aug 2013:
Ive stop taking my meds about a week now, my appetite is back,but scared of inflammation, stiffness coming back,is there another medication that good to take, so i can talk my RA doctor about
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DElwell
11 Aug 2013
I have also been on Oct for a year but not having weight loss issues but I do think it is a side affect. But I am also on a steroid daily which I guess counter acts that.
peaches2121
12 Aug 2013
Thanks
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