Chloroquine
Complete list of drugs used to
treat arthritis.
Chloroquine is a medicine used to prevent and treat malaria.
It is also used to treat
- Arthritis in children
- High levels of calcium in the blood associated with sarcoidosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus; SLE)
- Various skin disorders
Chloroquine side effects
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness,
weakness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the
medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop any changes seeing such as blurred vision, trouble
seeing at night or problems focusing clearly.
Also report if you experience ringing in the ears or have difficulty hearing while
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