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I know that colcrys is used to treat pericarditis. is plaquenil(another anti-malarial) also be used to treat pericarditis?
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It can: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is not the FIRST line of immunosuppressive medication used for pericarditis. The usual trio is colchicine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and/or prednisone.But if any of these or combination is not helpful , Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can be in your doctor's armamentarium to try.
Answered 8/10/2014
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