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Does taking hydroxychloroquine cause cancer causenit lowers your immune system?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

No it does not: Hydroxychloroquine is fairly safe medicine, it does not affect the immune system. There is no indication that it can cause cancer. So it is considered to be a safe medicine.

Answered 4/1/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

False: Hydroxychloroquine might even decrease cancer risk and improve immune system.

Dr Haghighat agreed

Answered 4/1/2020

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A member asked:

Does taking hydroxychloroquine cause cancer causenit lowers your immune system?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Haghighat agreed

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