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Plasmoquine

Plasmoquine

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Brands

Aralen HCL • Mirquin • Nivaquine

Generic Drug

Chloroquine hydrochloride

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Diarrhea
Alopecia
Headache
Abdominal pain
Muscle weakness
Vision distortion
Hair loss
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Vision loss
Rash
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rash

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A 71-year old male asked:

Can Plasmoquine cause vision deficiencies after prolonged use for the treatment of Osteoarthritus?

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A 36-year old female asked:

I am on Plasmoquine and having lots of tummy issues. Is this normal and is there something I can take for it?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Diagnosised with igg4 deficiency & lupus (informally stage 2) on medication incl plasmoquine ,health is deterioating, dr is hestating on chemoth why?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I take lithium dopaquel Wellbutrin neurobian plasmoquine Lorien and Qlaira every morning. But I keep falling asleep after 930 in the morning. I am awake at 7 but the. I start falling asleep. I have sleep apnea. What could it be?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I have diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthristis and currently on Predsinone and Plasmoquine.Ever since been diagnosed and on this medication i struggle with headaches and red,dry,itchy painful eyes and get blurred vision at times..is this normal?

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A 54-year old female asked:

There seems to be a shortage of plasmaquine for lupus, how can I get my refill?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Hi, I'm on Plasmaquine and Methotrexate 7.5mg x 1 per week for arthritis. I'm concerned that the Methotrexate may weaken my immune system and make me more vulnerable to Covid-19. Would it not be safer to discontinue use untill the threat has passed?

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