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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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Not usual associatio: This is not a usual association but unsteadiness or ataxia is an association. Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) stays in the body a long time. Thus if it is related it may take a while. You need to discuss this with your physician.
Answered 10/18/2020
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Yes: Dizziness and stumbling gait can be dose related. I recommend 200mg/day for people less than 115 lbs and 400mg /day for those over 115 lbs.
Answered 11/17/2013
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