Continuous Crying (Lupus or Dolquine??)
Ever since I was diagnosed with Lupus and put on Dolquine, I seem to be crying non stop, am easily overwhelmed and very very sad and anxious. Unsure if it's the side of the news or the drug. Its been 6 weeks now. I know that the medication takes a while to "kick" i'm but unsure if side effects start immediately. I read that i can cause mood issues. Would really appreciate your feedback on this! Thank you!
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Thanks for reaching out.
Adjusting to a lupus diagnosis can certainly lead to feelings of depression.
In addition, certain medications used to treat lupus can also cause depression.
Please know you are not alone. As we wait for others to chime in with their personal experiences, I thought I'd share this article that may provide some helpful information: https://lupus.net/living/depression-signs.
We always recommend reaching out to your healthcare provider if you experience feelings of depression or any new or changing symptoms.
Always know this community understands and is here for you, reach out anytime.
Warmly, Doreen (Team Member)Thank you
for your kind support and response ,
How are things going today?
As I mentioned, please know we're here for you.
All my best, Doreen (Team Member)
