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Total Chloroquine reports: 24.
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Sociallyskilled   Location unknown	4:38pm on Friday, September 19th, 2008
My main side effect seems to be incessant rocking motion. I can hardly walk in a straight line. I've been back from my trip for 3 days and still feel like I'm on a boat! Unfortunately, the chloroquine is a weekly pill, so even if I stop taking it, I'... read more »

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Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5214730-5
Physician from FRANCE reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiomyopathy , dyspnoea, polyneuropathy, retinopathy. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAQUENIL, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5369924-5
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from MOROCCO on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with polyarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block complete. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5050367-9
Health Professional from SPAIN reported CHLOROQUINE problem on June 21, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block third degree, breath sounds abnormal, cyanosis, dizziness, eye rolling, loss of consciousness, pallor. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MG QDAY. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5052396-8
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2004. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, delirium, psychotic disorder. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 500MG PER DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ADORAL. Patient recovered.




Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5053131-X
Health Professional from CHILE reported CHLOROQUINE problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acquired pigmented retinopathy, headache , vision blurred. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MILLIGRAM ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5098718-3
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with glioma, prophylaxis and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, photosensitivity reaction, skin exfoliation, vitiligo. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 500MG AFTER 6H 250MG/DY. During the same period patient was treated with CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5134541-9
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Oct 10, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block third degree, cardiotoxicity, loss of consciousness. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5152110-1
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 118.0 lb, was diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, loss of consciousness, stomach discomfort. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250MG PO QDAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5169405-8
Physician from GERMANY reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Nov 20, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiomyopathy . CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with INDOMETHACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5382860-3
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, alopecia, anxiety , back pain , headache , mental status changes, metrorrhagia, neurosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder . CHLOROQUINE dosage: 500 MG 1/WEEK PO. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5402661-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CHLOROQUINE problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 18 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 500 MG 1 WEEK. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5480715-7
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with morphoea and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, lumbar radiculopathy, muscular weakness, myopathy, pneumonia aspiration, weight decreased. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5482158-9
Health Professional from INDIA reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Sept 28, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with malaria  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psychotic disorder. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5542551-2
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Nov 29, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with malaria  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEFLOQUINE. Patient recovered.




Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5660603-3
Physician from SPAIN reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Feb 29, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block, bundle branch block, restrictive cardiomyopathy. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MG, DAILY X 6 YEARS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5661846-5
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from BRAZIL on Mar 03, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain , electrocardiogram qt prolonged. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5812618-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CHLOROQUINE problem on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5813916-6
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on July 09, 2008. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with rosacea  and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilic pneumonia acute. CHLOROQUINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5844114-8
Health Professional from BELGIUM reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Aug 04, 2008. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block complete, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, ventricular tachycardia. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 300 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5914109-4
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Sept 30, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block complete. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 200 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5922297-9
Health Professional from BELGIUM reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Oct 06, 2008. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conduction disorder, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, ventricular tachycardia. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 300 MG, DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5989665-0
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SERBIA on Nov 25, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar ataxia, hemiparesis. CHLOROQUINE dosage: (250 MG QD). During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #6011383-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CHLOROQUINE problem on Dec 17, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 107.0 lb, was diagnosed with malaria prophylaxis and was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, dehydration, dermatitis contact, eye discharge, eye pruritus, eye swelling, faecaloma, oedema peripheral, productive cough. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 500MG 1X WEEKLY X 8 WEEK PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, LEVOXYL, ASPIRIN, GLYCOLAX. Patient recovered.



Chloroquine Side Effects Report #6019699-1
CHLOROQUINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO (see individual countries) on Dec 15, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with CHLOROQUINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar ataxia. CHLOROQUINE dosage: 250 MG, DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.