Hydroxychloroquine — Nutrient Associations & 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. Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
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?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Hydroxychloroquine?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
What are the side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?
Common side effects associated with Hydroxychloroquine include: Nausea; Diarrhea; Headache; Dizziness; Retinal toxicity (long-term).