A Randomized Study of the Effect of Withdrawing Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Authors

The Canadian Hydroxychloroquine Study Group*

Abstract

Patients with quiescent systemic lupus erythematosus who are taking hydroxychloroquine are less likely to have a clinical flare-up if they are maintained on the drug.

Topics & Keywords

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 324, Issue 3, pp. 150-154

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199101173240303

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