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What are the side effects of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) prescription hydro chlorquine?
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Identical: Identical. The former is a trade name for the latter.
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Plaquenil: With onset of COVID 19, one of the more notable risks has been cardiac arrhythmia. More common side effects can include: headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, weight loss.nervousness, skin rash, hair loss etc.
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