Hydroxychloroquine, the active drug in Plaquenil, is not recommended for use in treating COVID-19 (the illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2). Do not take any prescription drug, including ...

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and malaria. As with other drugs, Plaquenil can cause side effects, such as nausea, ...

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), people who have been prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and chloroquine (Aralen) to treat their lupus and other autoimmune diseases are experiencing ...

In this video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Stephen J. Kim, MD, discusses the toxicity of drugs such as Plaquenil.

With all of the physical and emotional complications that lupus can cause, it’s easy to overlook symptoms that seem minor at first. But take this advice: Don’t ignore changes in vision. While side ...

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is used to treat several inflammatory conditions as well as malaria, but you should be aware that Plaquenil side effects can affect your eyes and vision if you are ...

Living with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus is hard. Living with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus without the medications you need can be even tougher. Changes to regulatory laws regarding the prescription ...

Coronavirus patients are dying to stay alive. That’s what happened when one man, worried about becoming infected with COVID-19, decided to self-medicate with aquarium cleaner containing chloroquine ...

Taking Plaquenil with certain medications can increase some side effects or reduce the effect of either drug. It’s important to inform your doctor about all medications you take. While alcohol isn’t ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. After experiencing hair thinning for over a year, I was diagnosed with incomplete lupus by a rheumatologist. My blood markers were high, but I don’t have ...

Mary Killeen-Griffith thought she was prudent when, in early March, she visited CVS, her regular pharmacy, to request refills for all of the medications she takes. The 47-year-old Miami Shores mom, ...