Plaquenil and stomach issues... - Lupus Message Board

2cutekids · 09-16-2009, 03:54 PM

I've gradually have become sensitive to dairy but the last few days, it all but kills me. I've been on Plaquenil for almost 2 wks now and I'm also taking Prednisone, could one of these be causing my extreme stomach cramps?

2 nights ago, I had a cheeseburger and mac and cheese and I thought I was going to die about 1 in the morning. I ended up throwing up once and then I had diarrhea for a bit and then it passed once my system cleared.

I had potato soup and a salad w/ ranch today for lunch, same thing, but not as bad... cause well, it wasn't as much. I felt like crap all over after eating it for a good 1/2 hour and now I made homemade pizza for dinner and I'm right back to cramps and really gassy.

These are foods that I never had issue w/ eating before. Is this cause of the meds? Is there something I can take to help w/ the cramps? Do I have to avoid diary all together now cause that's kinda hard w/ cereal and stuff... I just can't do soy... blahh.

watoozie · 09-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. I've been on Plaquenil for 4 1/2 years, 200mg with breakfast and 200mg with supper. I always make sure I take it with food and I've had no problem with it. It helped me so much, I hope I don't ever have to go off of it. Hope your tummy gets adjusted soon.

2cutekids · 09-16-2009, 08:26 PM

it seems to just be dairy right now. Everything else doesn't bother me but I can't eat raw fruits and veggies cause I got Oral Allergy Syndrome and my choices are limited.. I love me some ice cold milk from time to time or cheese... but right now.. OUCH. I've had issues here and there but nothing this bad before. I just didn't know if it was related.. I'm gonna abstain from dairy for a while, see how it goes when I eat it again... If I feel fine or writhe in pain lol.

heidiclouser · 09-16-2009, 11:01 PM

i've taken plaquenil for 15 years with no stomach problems. but watch vomiting when you are on prednisone...it will mess you up.

ronics · 09-17-2009, 05:59 AM

I have been on Plaquinel for 4 years and gradually I have become sensitive to various foods. I can not figure out. One thing is for sure...No red dye! I love red and chewy candy and alas...tears.
When I was on Prednisone I definatly was more sensitive than off. On Prednisone I was throwing up and gaining weight. Now off prednisone I have lost 45 lbs and have a hard time with digestion. Who can figure it. My doctor seems to feel we should watch the weight loss and then decide from there.