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Can plasmoquine cause vision deficiencies after prolonged use for the treatment of osteoarthritus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Plasmoquine: Chloroquine has been known to cause maculopathy & macular degeneration. Rretinal damage is reported to be dose related. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/chloroquine-side-effects.html

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Answered 11/28/2017

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