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Plaquenil

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Plaquenil is an addiction reducing agent which is a kind of psychiatric drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Hydroxychloroquine

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Balance problems
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
Itching or burning
Dizziness
Unintentional weight loss
Itchy skin

Serious

Visual changes
Change in vision

Treats

Lupus
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Condition
Sjogren syndrome
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Sarcoidosis
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What are side efffects of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) ?

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Can plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) give you a heavy feeling?

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What are plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) tablets are prescribed for?

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What happens if I stop taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) suddenly?

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How long does it take for plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to work with rashes?

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i have broken out with a rash after one month being on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200mg ?

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Can plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) be taken if taking penicillin?

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Issues with understanding plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) side effects?

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i have sjogrens and the treatment is plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200 ?

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I am taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and am wondering what are side effects?

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Alternative of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) when taking it for Lupus? as I had bad sde affect from plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)

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can plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) cause infertility ?

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I'm being put on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for ra. Why?

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Is it safe to take Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) while pregnant?

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What are the side effects of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) rx hydro chlorquine?

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What does it mean if fail field vision test for plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) use?

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Is it possible for me to take tumeric complex if I take plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) helps inflammation,Will that help with fatigue in sarcoidosis?

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A 33-year old asked:

How long is it supposed to it take for plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) to get rid of the lupus butterfly rash?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I wanted to know if feeling nauseous constantly has to do with a lupus symptom or a side effect of PLAQUENIL (hydroxychloroquine)?

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A 45-year old female asked:

what other treatment can i have instead of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) i have sjogrens i had allergie with plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) ?

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A 28-year old female asked:

undiff.connec. tissue disease. tx: plaquenil&prednis. bursts. Most sx resolved now but still get days of crazy dizziness. Prednis resolves it. Causes?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Hello i asked you about effective medicine for lupus and you answered me plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is good for this problem.is it counter medicine or not? What kind

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Can I take nadolol and plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) with wine ?

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does plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for Sle lupus make you gain weight?

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my left ankle is swollen no pain. I am taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for about 6 months?

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Vertigo From Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) . Is is possible the side affect will go away if we try a lower dosage?

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What does the doctor do if the Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is causing my Anemia? does that mean I cannot be on it any longer/

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I have been taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for 3 weeks. A fine, red, non itchy rash has appeared on my back and chest. Is this a side effect that will go away?

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