Hydroxychloroquine — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil)
Drug Class: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
Hydroxychloroquine is a Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that may affect nutrient status or medication timing in some contexts. WePattern Pattern Health Intelligence maps evidence-qualified nutrient associations, side effects, and interaction context linked to Hydroxychloroquine.
Reported Nutrient Associations for Hydroxychloroquine
Peer-reviewed research reports relationships involving the following nutrients. WePattern surfaces them as evidence-qualified associations; they do not establish deficiency, causation, or a fixed timeline for an individual.
- Calcium
- Magnesium
Common Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Retinal toxicity (long-term)
- QT prolongation
- Skin rash
- Hypoglycemia
Key Drug Interactions — Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine has 10 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- QT-prolonging drugs
- Antacids
- Digoxin
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
- Insulin
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine has reported nutrient associations involving Calcium, Magnesium in clinical research. This does not establish that every person will become deficient or that the medication caused an individual result.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Hydroxychloroquine?
WePattern maps reported associations involving: Calcium, Magnesium. The strength, mechanism, dose, duration, and clinical relevance vary, so a clinician or pharmacist should interpret them in context.
What are the side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?
Common side effects associated with Hydroxychloroquine include: Nausea; Diarrhea; Headache; Dizziness; Retinal toxicity (long-term).