Dr. Sharon Michelle Dowell MBBS
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Suite 5000 Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Sharon Dowell, MD treats patients in Washington, District Of Columbia, specializing in rheumatology. Dr. Dowell graduated from University Of The West Indies and is licensed to practice medicine at ...
Education and Training
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 2000
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Excess sweating and drowsiness are not common adverse effects of Sulfasalazine or Hydroxychloroquine. About 10% of patients on Sulfasalazine may experience some skin rash and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain). Hydroxychloroquine is generally well tolerated. The most considered adverse effect is of possible damage to the eyes with long term use. This injury to the eyes is reversible, if it is detected early and the medication is stopped. All patients are hence advised to have regular eye doctor visits to check for signs of this damage. Please speak to your rheumatologist about this and about your recent symptoms. READ MORE
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
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