The common side effects of HCQ include gastrointestinal symptoms, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting that may resolve with continued use or require
Hydroxychloroquine (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ® US Brand Name Plaquenil
Mild side effects of
10, 2020 Your ophthalmologist may use these tests to look for retina damage
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However, this medicine is not used to treat severe or complicated malaria
Marmor, MD, at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University
Background: The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommendations on screening for chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy are revised in light of new information about the prevalence of toxicity, risk factors, fundus distribution, and effectiveness of screening tools
Uveitis — inflammation in the middle layer of the eye, like the iris (the colored part) Lupus may also damage the optic nerve, which sends messages back and forth between the eye and the brain
Multifocal ERG: This test looks at cells in the retina called rods and cones
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Now it is generally used for rheumatoid arthritis, but it has also been shown to work well for juvenile arthritis, some lupus symptoms, and other types of autoimmune conditions
Hydroxychloroquine has significantly less retinal toxicity and has largely replaced chloroquine as a treatment of inflammatory disease
With prolonged treatment, the risk of Plaquenil retinal toxicity increases yearly
It can especially be helpful for Sjögren’s arthritis, fatigue, and rashes
This eye disease can cause mild or severe vision loss, including color blindness and night blindness
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to detect heart problems and monitor the heart's status
I immediately went to my Opthalmologist who asked if I was taking Plaquenil
The drug can pass to babies through
Others may have more severe symptoms that are caused by inflammation of internal organs, including the lungs or brain