Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) is classified as an anti-malarial drug, used in the prevention and treatment of Malaria. It also used to treat the symptoms of inflammation in rheumatic diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Fast Facts:
- Common side effects: Nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea
- Drug interactions: Penicillamine, Tagamet (Cimetidine), Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Causes a rare side effect of toxicity in the eye, so report to your physician any changes in your vision
- Do not take if you have Psoriasis or Porphyria
- Although approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is not approved for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine).
Plaquenil Holistic Alternatives
Health World: The Use of Herbs In The Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Rheumatoid Arthritis and CAM
NCCAM: Thunder God Vine
Alive: Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis (April 2004) | Living Successfully With Lupus (February 2003)
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