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Side effects of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) prescription?
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A few: It can cause eye problems so you need to see an ophthalmologist and peridoic screenings. Other than that we see a few people who have increased skin pigmentation called "plaquenil ochronosis". There are others but these the most prominent.
Answered 10/10/2013
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Hydroxychloroquine: There are a number of possible side effects with Hydroxychloroquine. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydroxychloroquine-side-effects.html
Answered 5/16/2020
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