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What Causes Muscle Ache And Fatigue While On Hydroxychloroquine?
I have hashimotos also lupus and I am a diabetic I am taking 6mg glimepiride I am also taking hydroxychloroquine 200mg and pilocarpinehcl 5mg, I am very tired my muscles ache so bad and I have gained 7 pds in 1 month. Also I have latic acidosis and 1 of my Drs said the metformin I was on caused it another Dr said no he does not believe it did please help what can I do
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If you can not tolerate the side effects, you can consult a physician and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If you can not tolerate the side effects, you can consult a physician and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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