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I have been on Plaquenil and can tell you my diarrhea started within days of starting the med. My doctor warned me that diarrhea and weight loss were side effects. I said, Well, I am usually very constipated and could stand to lose 10 pounds so this could be a good thing.. haha.
I have SLE & Fybro and have been on plaquenil for at least five years. Have bad side effects; hairloss, dizziness, sun sensitivity, numbness, and weight gain. I did though lose over 50 lbs. a year ago and have only gained 10 lbs. back.ince I have taken both Prednisone and Plaquenil, for those taking both I can't imagine how much weight gain you will have but met a woman at the docs office that said she gained 50 lbs. in a short time from the meds.