What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Hydroxychloroquine?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:
- Psoriasis
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
- Alcoholism
- G-6-PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency
- Any other allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Hydroxychloroquine works to prevent and treat
malaria by entering red blood cells (which are infected by the malaria bacteria), entering the bacteria, and interfering with the internal functions of the bacteria. It probably works for lupus and
rheumatoid arthritis by limiting the immune system reactions that cause these diseases.
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