FAQs
Is Hydroxychloroquine effective in treating COVID-19?
No. There is no evidence that taking Hydroxychloroquine is effective in preventing a person from contracting the coronavirus or developing COVID-19, so people who are not already taking this medication do not need to start it now.
Can I take Hydroxychloroquine every other day?
To lower the daily dosage, to adjust for low weight, or if there is kidney damage or kidney failure, HCQ may be taken every other day or tablets may be broken in half. To reduce stomach upset, HCQ is best taken with food or milk.
How long can you safely take Hydroxychloroquine?
CDC has no limits on the use of Hydroxychloroquine for the prevention of malaria. When Hydroxychloroquine is used at higher doses for many years, a rare eye condition called retinopathy has occurred. People who take Hydroxychloroquine for more than five years should get regular eye exams.
What is the best time of the day to take Hydroxychloroquine?
If you're late taking a morning dose, you should still take the second dose at the right time.” Dooley says time of day also matters less with Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). But, it's best taken with food.
Does Hydroxychloroquine affect sleep?
Even anti-malarials, such as Hydroxychloroquine, can cause sleep difficulties and strange dreams. Taking such medications earlier in the day can be helpful in mitigating these effects.
Can I take Hydroxychloroquine on an empty stomach?
Swallow Hydroxychloroquine tablets with a meal or a glass of milk. Do not take indigestion remedies within four hours (before or after) of taking Hydroxychloroquine.
Does Hydroxychloroquine cause liver damage?
Hydroxychloroquine therapy has not been associated with liver function abnormalities and is an extremely rare cause of clinically apparent acute liver injury