just started plaquenil and have noticed the sensation of my sugar droping to some degree each day...today is day 9 and it hit me severely at around 2...ate dinner no relief? curious if this will pass...not dieing or anything and 99% sure it's the drug.
anyone have any input?
Dave
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Yes, Plaquenil(hydroxychloroquine) can induce hypoglycemia. And according to the study on the link down bellow, Plaquenil can potentially induce severe hypoglycemia.
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