Hydroxychloroquine (Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil))
Drug Class: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
Antimalarial medication widely used for autoimmune conditions including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Modulates the immune system to reduce inflammation and disease progression.
Nutrients That Hydroxychloroquine May Deplete
Long-term use of Hydroxychloroquine has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Calcium
- Magnesium
Common Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Retinal toxicity (long-term)
- QT prolongation
- Skin rash
- Hypoglycemia