Review the side-effects of Hydroxychloroquine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Rash, discoloration of hair, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cramps, dizziness, muscle pain, nerve pain and loss of appetite.
Central Nervous System- Irritability, nervousness, emotional changes, nightmares, psychosis, headache, fainting, ringing in the ear, involuntary eye movement, nerve deafness, convulsions and unsteadiness.
Eye- Sensitivity to light, vision changes and muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea/vomiting.
Skin- Easy bleeding/bruising and itching.
Plaquenil
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Rash, discoloration of hair, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cramps, dizziness, muscle pain, nerve pain and loss of appetite.
Central Nervous System- Irritability, nervousness, emotional changes, nightmares, psychosis, headache, fainting, ringing in the ear, involuntary eye movement, nerve deafness, convulsions and unsteadiness.
Eye- Sensitivity to light, vision changes and muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea/vomiting.
Skin- Easy bleeding/bruising and itching.
Other Precautions :
Patient may develop with mild dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.Drug Name : Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine(Plaquenil) generic is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematous. It stops the normal metabolism inside the malarial parasite.Brand Names or Trade Names of Hydroxychloroquine
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Plaquenil
