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Chloroquine Phosphate

Chloroquine Phosphate

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0.8  Effectiveness
7.9  Side Effects
3.6  Holistic Benefits

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Chloroquine Phosphate 3 4.14 6.41 5 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Chloroquine Phosphate by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Chloroquine Phosphate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 20% 40% 40% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 22.2% 44.4% 33.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 11.1% 0% 66.7% 11.1% 11.1%
Breathing 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Confidence 11.1% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 11.1% 11.1% 44.4% 33.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 20% 50% 10% 20%
Emotional Well-being 11.1% 0% 66.7% 11.1% 11.1%
Energy 22.2% 33.3% 33.3% 11.1% 0%
Eyesight 22.2% 0% 33.3% 44.4% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 55.6% 33.3% 11.1%
Pain 11.1% 33.3% 33.3% 22.2% 0%
Patience 11.1% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 22.2% 66.7% 11.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 11.1% 0% 55.6% 22.2% 11.1%
Sleep 11.1% 11.1% 33.3% 33.3% 11.1%
Stress Level 11.1% 11.1% 55.6% 11.1% 11.1%
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Commonly Reported Chloroquine Phosphate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Allergic Reaction 71.4% 0% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Anxiety 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 50% 16.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0%
Blurred Vision 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Confusion 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Depression 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 60% 0% 0% 10% 30%
Dizziness 66.7% 22.2% 11.1% 0% 0%
Fatigue 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Fever 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Gas 60% 0% 0% 20% 20%
Headache 66.7% 0% 11.1% 22.2% 0%
Increased Urination 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 40% 0% 20% 40% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 60% 0% 20% 20% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 66.7% 0% 11.1% 22.2% 0%
Stomach Ache 60% 0% 0% 0% 40%
Vomiting 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Chloroquine Phosphate Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 50% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Discolored Urine 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Fever 25% 50% 25% 0% 0%
Jaundice 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Rectal Hemorrhage 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Chloroquine Phosphate
Since taking Chloroquine Phosphate Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 4%
Fall 4%
Hallucination 8%
Hospitalization 12%
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27 Jun 2010 It was not very efficient for malaria treatment.
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26 Jun 2010 I experienced severe allregy, itching, rashes. I would suggest to remove this drug from the market.
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