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Hydroxychloroquine is used for treating malaria, autoimmune conditions, such as chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. It comes under a class of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. It is taken orally to treat the conditions.

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What are safe RA treatments while trying to conceive?

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How should I treat lupus and scrub typhus?

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I have pain in joints with bad flares in hands, knees, and hips. Please suggest possible diagnosis.

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Can my wife stop taking SLE medicines during pregnancy?

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Are biologics better than Methotrexate for my RA at 47?

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Does a change in pills cause allergic reactions?

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Can pneumococcal pneumonia recur in my 63-year-old mother?

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Do I need TB screening before starting biologics for RA?

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Why do I have severe swelling and joint pain?

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Is it safe to extract my third wisdom tooth before full healing?

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