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Psoriatic Arthritis. Taking Hydroxychloroquine. Getting Headache, Bruise On Nose. Should I Stop Medication?

Two weeks ago I was prescribed Prednisone to help with psoriatic arthitis, I was then prescribed hydroxychoroquine to replace the prednisone. I started getting headaches immediately while taking the hydroxychoroquine (aware that it causes eye pressure problems), after one week I noticed a bruise formed on the bridge of my nose. I wont be able to contact my physician for two days and was wondering if this could be a serious affect of the medication. I have decided to not take my doses at least until I have talked with my doctor to be on the safe side.
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YES STOP THIS MEDICINE AND START PREDNISOLONE.
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Psoriatic Arthritis. Taking Hydroxychloroquine. Getting Headache, Bruise On Nose. Should I Stop Medication?

YES STOP THIS MEDICINE AND START PREDNISOLONE.