What is toxic maculopathy?
Toxic maculopathy is characterized by damage to the macula as the result of a medication, such as hydroxychloroquine. It is identified through an eye exam and can lead to retinopathy with vision changes.
How do members experience toxic maculopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with toxic maculopathy*
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for toxic maculopathy*
Who has toxic maculopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 3 |