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I have been taking 400 mg of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for 6months. lately my appetite decreased is it due to plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?
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Hydroxychloroquine: Anorexia (decreased appetite) has been reported in 1% to 10% of people taking hydroxychloroquine. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydroxychloroquine-side-effects.html
Answered 5/17/2020
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