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Medications
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PlaquenilPlaquenil is a prescription medicine used for treating and preventing certain types of malaria. It is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a week to prevent malaria (starting two weeks before anticipated exposure) and once or twice daily for other uses. Potential side effects of Plaquenil include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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