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Common side effects include muscle problems, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and skin rash. [1] Serious side effects include problems with vision, muscle damage, seizures, and low blood cell levels. [1] [4] Chloroquine is a member of the drug class 4-aminoquinoline. [1]
One of the most serious side effects is retinopathy (generally with chronic use). [ 3 ] [ 20 ] People taking 400 mg of hydroxychloroquine or less per day generally have a negligible risk of macular toxicity, whereas the risk begins to increase when a person takes the medication over five years or has a cumulative dose of more than 1000 grams.
Chloroquine retinopathy is a form of toxic retinopathy (damage of the retina) caused by the drugs chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, which are sometimes used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. This eye toxicity limits long-term use of the drugs.
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Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are anti-malarial medications also used against some auto-immune diseases. [1] Chloroquine, along with hydroxychloroquine, was an early experimental treatment for COVID-19. [2] Neither drug has been useful to prevent or treat SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Common side effects include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, and itchiness. [3] Serious side effects may include anaphylaxis, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, hallucinations, and liver problems. [3] [4] Side effects are generally mild. [5] It is unclear if use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe for the baby. [6]