Hydroxychloroquine — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns

Also known as: 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 is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.

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

Does Hydroxychloroquine deplete nutrients?

Yes. Hydroxychloroquine has been associated with depletion of Calcium, Magnesium based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.

What nutrients does Hydroxychloroquine deplete?

Hydroxychloroquine is associated with lower levels of: Calcium, Magnesium. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.

What are the side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?

Common side effects associated with Hydroxychloroquine include: Nausea; Diarrhea; Headache; Dizziness; Retinal toxicity (long-term).