Photos show damaged areas as small Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy: an emerging problem
Print View All Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Risk Factors Testing Frequently Asked Questions Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is used to treat several
Arch Ophthalmol
It is known that some people who take hydroxychloroquine for more than five years and/or in high doses are at increased risk of damage to their retina, the light sensitive layer of
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HCQ has a 70% to 80% bioavailability after oral administration with a half-life of 50 days, one characteristic that gives it the potential to cause lasting damage for up to
We report an unusual case of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) toxicity after only 2 months of starting the treatment
hydroxychloroquine for more than five years and/or in high doses are at increased risk of
5% was identified in patients taking HCQ for greater than 5 years, rising to almost 20% after 20 years of treatment
Evaluation of risk factors for retinal damage due to chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine
We report an unusual case of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) toxicity after only 2 months of starting the treatment
3 At these doses, the risk of toxicity is minimal in early years but increases with duration of use
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Effective communication among prescribing physicians, patients, and eye care providers will optimize the utility and safety of hydroxychloroquine
They include: people taking Plaquenil for 5 or more years
Plaquenil can cause ocular (eye-related) problems
Plaquenil can damage your retina, which may lead to permanent loss of vision
Long-term use of hydroxychloroquine can cause retinopathy, which may result in severe and progressive visual loss
This eye toxicity limits long-term use of the drugs
The damage to the retina can lead to visual field defects, decreased visual acuity, colour-vision defects, and abnormalities in ERG and EOG
Check with your doctor right away if you have muscle weakness, pain, or tenderness while using this medicine
Significant risk also occurs in individuals taking daily doses greater than 6