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Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that has been approved for use to prevent and
Other potential side effects: skin rash skin pigmentation changes hair
Initial dose: 400 to 600 mg salt (310 to 465 mg base)/day orally divided
Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking hydroxychloroquine with other medicines and herbal The course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often changes during pregnancy
This medicine should be taken with food or milk
Rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy: evolution of disease activity and pathophysiological considerations for drug use
However, hydroxychloroquine is used at much higher doses in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, prompting further research into its effects during pregnancy
Disease activity during pregnancy — Approximately 50 to 60 percent of women with RA notice
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treat rheumatoid arthritis If you do take Plaquenil during pregnancy, you might consider signing up for the Plaquenil pregnancy registry by calling 877-311-8972
If you have lupus, it may also improve the rash
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INTRODUCTION
1 Onset can occur at any age, but peaks between 30 and 50 years
What is hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine (brand name Plaquenil, Plaquenil Sulfate) is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE/Lupus)
The action of hydroxychloroquine is cumulative and may require weeks to months for maximum therapeutic effect
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is an oral drug that can treat pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)