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Can I eat this with Hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine should be taken with food or milk to aid absorption, and antacids can stop it being absorbed properly so timing matters.
Also sold as Plaquenil, Quinoric. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Hydroxychloroquine with food?
- Take with food or milk
- Can I eat rich or spicy food with Hydroxychloroquine?
- Yes, with care. May make feeling sick worse, which is a common side effect.
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1 · What do you take?
Hydroxychloroquine should be taken with food or milk to aid absorption, and antacids can stop it being absorbed properly so timing matters.
Take hydroxychloroquine with food or milk. Antacids and indigestion medicines may stop it being absorbed properly. You can eat and drink normally otherwise. If you feel sick, stick to simple foods; rich or spicy meals may make nausea worse.
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When to take it: Take with food or milk
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Take care with Hydroxychloroquine· 1
Fine with Hydroxychloroquine· 3
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Further reading on Hydroxychloroquine
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