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Does plaquenil hydroxychloroquine change blood test results , and which blood tests exactly does it alters?

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Yes: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can rarely cause anemia or elevation of liver function tests.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Im being treated with plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for low complement. Assumed mctd. Candida has been detected several times in the blood. Is candida reason for concern?

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Seen in urgicare for cough/sob-blood work showed WBC 4.2, hgb 10.8, RDW 16, RBC 3.99 those r abnormal; I have lupus, only on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is this concern also just finished menstrual cycle 3 days ago?

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I have mild SLE (no organ involvement), only on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). No antiphospholipid antibodies, high BP or f. history of blood clots. Is birth control safe?

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Hello, 5 years ago I had positive blood tests for lupus but except the skin I didnt have any significant symptoms. Recently I tested positive for Acl and anti b2 glycoprotein1( no symptoms for this as well ). I was put on Plaquenil. Should I take aspirin

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I have had inflammation 5 mths. Test neg for ra. Cortisone but lim success, 5 weeks on plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) lim improvement. How long before i shld see more?

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