Hydroxychloroquine Drug with many uses and success
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarials and is also an antirheumatic drug.
It kills the organisms that cause malaria. It may work to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
by suppressing the immune system. Hydroxychloroquine is also sometimes used to treat porphyria cutanea tarda (condition in which certain
natural substances build up in the body and may cause painful, blistering skin due to sensitivity to sunlight). Hydroxychloroquine
has also been studied for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Consult with your doctor about the possible
risks of using this drug for your condition.
Hydroxychloroquine may cause side effects. Notify your Physician if these symptoms persist.
headache
loss of appetite
nausea
diarrhea
stomach pain
vomiting
difficulty hearing
ringing in ears
hair loss
hair color changes
Call your doctor immediately if you have these reactions.
hives; rash; swelling of the face, eyes, mouth, throat, tongue, lips, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; or difficulty breathing or swallowing
blisters on the skin, eyes, lips or in the mouth; or itching or burning skin
muscle weakness
burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet
excessive tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pain in the upper right part of the stomach
unusual bleeding or bruising
cough, fever, sore throat, runny nose, or other signs of infection
mood or mental changes
fast or irregular heartbeat
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
unusual tiredness or weakness
seizures
new or worsening depression
mood changes
thinking about harming or killing yourself
Also goes by the brand name Plaquenil. For other simular topics, http://dhc1234.blogspot.com has writings on holistic, food and herbs. Be sure to visit.