Hydroxychloroquine

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Hydroxychloroquine, sold under the brand name Plaquenil among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria in areas where malaria remains sensitive to chloroquine. Other uses include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda. It is taken by mouth, often in the form of hydroxychloroquine sulfate.[2] Common side effects may include vomiting, headache, changes in vision, and muscle weakness.[2] Severe side effects may inclu...

a white colored round shaped pill with M on one side and 373 on the other side, was in bottle of hydroxychloroquine sulfate ## The pill in description is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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i just filled a prescription for hydroxychloroquine and instead of the round pills i received an oblong pill with HCQS printed on one side ## Hi Susan, I don't think there's anything to worry about as long as the dosage is in line with what you were told. Manufacturers constantly change the shape or color of their pills without prior notice to the public. The pill in description marked HCQS is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg); just as you described. Hydroxychloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial medication and is one of a number of drugs that have been used for many years in the treatment of malaria. It is also useful in treating systemic lupus erythematosus as well as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgren's Syndrome (all rheumatic disorders). To view more detailed inform...

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white oval pill with ZC38 on one side ## The pill in description is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Is hydroxychloroquine a steroid? I was prescribed with hydroxychloroquine and i forgot to ask the dr if I can take painkillers as well when I'm in pain. ## It has been three months now that I have had this fever and an attack of arthralgia. I still have pain in my joints and muscles. I have been advised to take HCQS (Hydroxychloroquine) 200mg once a day. Is it ok to take this and for how long? Does it contain any steroids? What are the possible side effects?

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My doctor told me to stop taking Plaquenil until she found the reason for my low white blood count. I've been off of it for about five days now. Do I have to worry about my blood clots since stopping Plaquenil which is a blood thinner? ## Hello, Callie! How are you? This is not a blood thinner, the FDA lists it as being used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss and hair loss. What were you taking it to treat?

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bullet shaped 698 200 ## oblong white table with HCQS in all caps and blank on other side ## 698200 Watson contains 200mgs of Hydroxychloroquine, this is an antimalarial drug that is also used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis. Common side effects may include: nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and reduced appetite. You can read more here:

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Can I take ardosons when I take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for my arthritis and sciatica nerve? ## Can I take one day ardosons and one day hydroxicloroquine ## Ardoson is listed as containing Indomethacin and Methocarbamol, the first is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, and the second is a muscle relaxant. You should not take it, unless your doctor has instructed you to do so, since it could interact with some medications, or be contraindicated with some medical conditions. Are those the only other medications that you are taking?

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If using this med for long term treatment, what are the long term effects? Does it affect your eye sight? ## Hi marge, From what I could gather, this medication can affect your eye sight. Whether or not it's based on long term or short term use is not stated, as these drugs can affect everyone differently. You can view the list of side effects posted below: headache dizziness loss of appetite nausea diarrhea stomach pain vomiting skin rash If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: reading or seeing difficulties (words, letters, or parts of objects missing) sensitivity to light blurred distance vision seeing light flashes or streaks difficulty hearing ringing in ears muscle weakness bleeding or bruising of the skin bleaching or loss of hair mood o...

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I requested 60 pills from Humana. My pharmacy said it would cost me $90... The last time it cost me $18. Why? ## Pharmaceutical prices change, just like the prices on any other product. It's really a matter of supply and demand, there have been changes in the price of many pharmaceuticals, recently. My mother-in-law has to use 2 inhalers regularly, to prevent asthma and breathing issues, one of them has stayed the same price, while the other has gone up from $45 to over $200. The FDA allows a good bit of pricing leeway, while some companies try to keep their prices down, not all of them do. It is a sad state of affairs, which I fear may only get worse over the next few years. I wish I had some way to help you, but unfortunately, I don't. Have you tried asking your doctor if they...

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I began hydroxychloroquine on jan 19th & yesterday my primary took me off the med. Now my body is covered with hives and i've not slept for 2 days/nights, i am exhausted. I have rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease and severe osteoporosis. I did the best i could to see if this product is gluten free but im not finding any results. Can you help me with this please? ## Hi Larry, Sorry to hear about your situation. Do you happen to know what imprint is on your hydroxychloroquine pill and/or who the manufacturer is? With this information, I could more easily investigate those types of specific details. According to the FDA, brand name Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200mg made by Sanofi-Aventis contains the following set of inactive ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Hydroxyprop...

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Presently I am taking Hydralazine, Carvedilol, and Hydroxychloroquine. Am I being over medicated and what are the side effects? ## HCQ May cause cardiac arrhythmia with this combo and the other two together increase risk of severe hypotension. ## Thanks, I get short of breath retaining fluids. I didn’t have a problem until I began taking Carvedilol. I have asked to be taken off but my primary physician won’t, ## Well it’s your body. If I listened to my doctor every time he says take this and that, I’d be a mess. I have RA and I eat a plant and fruit based diet, smoothies. Organic. Take vitamin C, D3 and give it to God. Now not everyone can do this. I’ve been offered HCQ and other meds but I feel that food cures the body. How did the Israelites live to be 15...

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Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine, sold under the brand name Plaquenil among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria in areas where malaria remains sensitive to chloroquine. Other uses include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda. It is taken by mouth, often in the form of hydroxychloroquine sulfate.[2] Common side effects may include vomiting, headache, changes in vision, and muscle weakness.[2] Severe side effects may inclu...

Is Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg a blood thinner? ## Hydroxychloroquine is used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis (see Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) and lupus. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I Hydroxychlor the reason I have dark spots on my forearms? ## I have been on Hydroxychlor for a year now and I have dark spots on my forearms. I am suppose to have lupus> ## what is differ. between hydroxychlor and hydr0xychloroquine? ## There are the same, Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug, sold under the trade name Plaquenil, also used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis (see Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) and lupus. To ...

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Hi, have been on Hydroxychloroquine for 8 weeks now. My menstrual cycle has become irregular, having 3 periods in the last six weeks. Has anyone had the same impact? What do I do? ## Hello, Peej! How are you? Virtually any medication you take can cause that and there's no way to predict it. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, irritability, headache and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am currently on Purbac. I had my menses for 3 weeks full. I made a decision not to stop as I am booked for a month only. But it is so unpleasant. ## I have been on purbac for 2 months now and I have missed my period this month. Did a pregnancy test and it came out negative. What does this mean, I'm worried? ## Emmah, Purbac is a combinati...

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white oval Watson 698 200 ## The pill in description is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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white oblong ## The pill in description marked Watson 698 200 is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). Hydroxychloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial medication and is one of a number of drugs that have been used for many years in the treatment of malaria. It is also useful in treating systemic lupus erythematosus as well as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgren's Syndrome (all rheumatic disorders). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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i have not ## Located a white round pill with GG above 260, it's Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 mg, which is an antimalarial drug, sold under the trade name Plaquenil, also used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis (see Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) and lupus. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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oblong white pill with hcos on one side and blank on the other ## I have been taking hydroxychloroquine 200 mg round tablets for years. They now changed to an oblong pill with HCOS. I have celiac disease and this pill is bothering my stomach. Is it gluten free ## THIS SITE DO NOT TELL WHAT HYDROXYCHLOR 200 MG TAB RAN IS FOR I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS FOR ## The marking is actually HCQS and it is a 200mg Hydroxychloroquine tablet, it's an antimalarial medication. Learn more Hydroxychloroquine details here. And yes, the site does list what it's for, you can follow the link I provide or in the upper right hand corner of each page is an alphabetical letter list, just click on the first letter of the drug name you want information on, find the appropriate alphabetic c...

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about the size of an aspirin and smooth on one side ## The pill in description is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (200 mg). Hydroxychloroquine is classified as an anti-malarial medication and is one of a number of drugs that have been used for many years in the treatment of malaria. It is also useful in treating systemic lupus erythematosus as well as rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgren's Syndrome (all rheumatic disorders). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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oblong white blank on the opposite side ( back side) ## Found a match for 939774 it's Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate 200 mg, which is used to reduce inflammation in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis (see Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) and lupus. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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