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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) side effects bad?

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Not at all: You need eye and other monitoring but it is relatively safe and well tolerated.

Answered 3/7/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hydroxychloroquine: Hydroxychloroquine has been noted recently for heart rhythm irregularities. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydroxychloroquine-side-effects.html

Answered 5/16/2020

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