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Drugs & Medications
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a generic prescription medication approved to: help prevent or treat malaria in adults and some children
Hydroxychloroquine is a drug used for various conditions, but it can also cause liver damage in some cases
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is used to treat several inflammatory conditions as well as malaria, but you should be aware that Plaquenil side
Alcohol can damage the liver if consumed in excess
In some people, HCQ may cause gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, cramps, or diarrhea
That may happen if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or porphyria
Side effects of the drug such as ringing in your ears, hearing loss, and eye damage may be permanent
Rheumatoid Plaquenil and alcohol
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Symptoms may include headache, drowsiness, visual changes, convulsions, arrhythmias, potentially respiratory and cardiac arrest
eye side effects, such as retinal toxicity (damage to the retina, which is the layer of tissue lining the back of your eye) liver problems, such
Reassuringly more serious liver complications did not occur in any methotrexate treated patients in these studies
Of course there are many causes of abnormal liver tests and if it is unclear, it may be worth a another trial of methotrexate with careful monitoring
Some people have a serious side effect from hydroxychloroquine
There is a wide variety of drugs that can contribute to high liver enzymes including over-the-counter pain medications, particularly acetaminophen (Tylenol and others), certain prescription medications, including non-steroidal pain relievers, antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering statins, anti-seizure medications, and drugs for tuberculosis
These problems can affect how well your liver works
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Signs of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) include abdominal pain If you are concerned about how the medication may affect your sleep, it is best to speak with your doctor
Most side effects will go away when your body gets used to the medicine