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I have discoid lupus and am on day 2 of generic plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) only side effect is diarrhea. will it eventually go away with more time on med?
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Possibly: Diarrhea is a common side effect of this particular drug if it persists you shoukd consult your prescribing dr.
Answered 6/10/2013
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Adjust med dose: Try stopping the Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) until the diarrhea clears and then restarting it at one tablet daily.
Answered 4/1/2023
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