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In some people, Plaquenil can cause a condition called hydroxychloroquine retinopathy, often referred to as bull’s-eye ...

Chloroquine had too many side effects to be widely used, including retinal damage and hearing issues. So in 1955 a less risky version was made, hydroxychloroquine, made from this mix of atoms.

Lyons emphasizes the importance of annual screening and says that, although annual screening is recommended for everyone taking Plaquenil, it is imperative for people who have been taking the ...

There's been widespread interest in hydroxychloroquine as both a preventative measure and for treating patients with coronavirus. President Trump has used it as a preventative measure, and ...

The taking down of a viral video by social media companies has reignited a highly-charged controversy in the US over the use of the anti-malaria drug, hydroxychloroquine. In the video, members of ...

Hydroxychloroquine is the preferred antimalarial agent in the United States (chloroquine may be more effective but has a higher incidence of retinal toxicity: quinacrine is often effective but ...