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 can cause side effects ranging from mild issues like nausea and hair loss to more severe complications, including vision problems and heart issues. Long-term use of Plaquenil increases the ...

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and malaria. The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, can depend on several ...

A new study examining Plaquenil dosage in people with lupus found that adjusting daily prescription to <5 mg/kg per day of a person’s actual body weight does not have a significant impact on their ...

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 ...

I used to be a mental health and disability services business supervisor in Richmond, Virginia, but I've been on permanent disability since 2015 because of lupus, an autoimmune disease I've dealt with ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO — In this video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Stephen J. Kim, MD, discusses the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Ledsom is a France-based contributor who covers travel. This article is more than 6 years old. The debate over using ...

Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a prescription drug that’s used for certain types of arthritis, lupus, and malaria. The drug comes as an oral tablet. Plaquenil may not be safe to take while pregnant ...