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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200mg is it causing itchy skin rash?
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Likely: That type of rash is the most common side effect of plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).
Answered 7/27/2020
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Rash: Rash has been reported in 1 to 10% of people taking hydroxychloroquine. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/hydroxychloroquine-side-effects.html
Answered 5/16/2020
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