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My left ankle is swollen no pain. i am taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) for about 6 months?
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It might be: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can cause swelling of the feet and ankles in some. Your prescribing doctor might be of help in determining if this is a side effect. Ankle swelling, if from the joint might indicate possible arthritis (Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) (hydroxychloroquine) is sometimes used in treating inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis). Again, your doctor can be of help in sorting this out.
Answered 3/13/2019
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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): Although you didn't state why you are on plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) my assumption is that you are being treated for an inflammatory arthritis. Even if the joint is not painful, there can be joint enlargement and swelling while on medication.
Answered 3/13/2019
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