Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, long-term use of Chloroquine may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Chloroquine. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Chloroquine is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Chloroquine is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Chloroquine works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Chloroquine works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Dr. , General Physician

Yes Chloroquine can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Chloroquine. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Chloroquine is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Chloroquine is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Chloroquine is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Chloroquine causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.