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Why are they making me get a pregnancy test before starting plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)?

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Dr. Miguel Cano answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Category : It's not recommended in pregnancy so your doc is just being thorough and confirming that you're not pregnant. Better safe than sorry.

Dr Pappachen agreed

Answered 7/6/2012

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