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How long do you continue hydroxychloroquine in pediatric patients with quiescent lupus?

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Do you attempt to taper/discontinue hydroxychloroquine in quiescent pediatric lupus?

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Rheumatology · University of Alabama Birmingham
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Indefinitely, if no GI toxicity and annual ophthalmologic screens do not reveal retinal toxicity. Hydroxychloroquine is beneficial at preventing disease flare, and even delaying lupus onset in those who tested positive for anti-nuclear antibody (ANA). The benefit: risk ratio favors prolonged use.

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