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• Hydroxychloroquine Side Effects Linked to Increased Retinopathy Risk: Study

  January 18, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that long-term and high dose use of hydroxychloroquine increases the risk of retinopathy and vision loss.

• Hydroxychloroquine Side Effects Linked To Maculopathy Risks: Study

  November 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links hydroxychloroquine to an increased risk of retinal toxicity, maculopathy, and vision problems.

• Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 Rescinded By FDA

  June 16, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has revoked an emergency order allowing the use of hydroxychloroquine, saying the safety problems and lack of tangible benefits make it ill-suited for a COVID-19 treatment.

• WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Study Amid Health Concerns

  May 26, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The WHO has temporarily halted a clinical trial looking into whether hydroxychloroquine could be used as a COVID-19 treatment after preliminary data suggested its use carried an increased risk of death.

• Pepcid May Be Useful Coronavirus Treatment, But More Research Needed: Study

  May 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests Pepcid and similar heartburn drugs may help treat COVID-19 illnesses, but more extensive testing is required.

• Heart Rhythm Problems May Result From Taking Hydroxychloroquine With Zithromax: Study

  May 5, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that taking hydrochloroquine along with Zithromax may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart rhythm problems.

• FDA Warns Public Against Using Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine To Treat COVID-19

  April 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA urges consumers not to self-medicate against coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, saying they are as yet untested and may cause serious health risks.

• Hydroxychloroquine Use Led To More Deaths Among COVID-19 Patients: Study

  April 23, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Another study finds more evidence hydroxychloroquine will not work as a COVID-19 treatment and may be dangerous to patients.

• Hydroxychloroquine Fails To Help Against COVID-19, May Cause Heart Problems, French Researchers Report

  April 17, 2020

  Russell Maas

  French researchers say hydroxychloroquine is no more effective against COVID-19 than no treatment at all, and carries the added risk of heart rhythm problems.