Listeriosis is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, and it is most often contracted after eating contaminated foods or liquids. Listeriosis most commonly affects newborns, the elderly, pregnant women, and those individuals with a poorly functioning immune system (immunocompromised).
I have been on Plaquenil and can tell you my diarrhea started within days of starting the med. My doctor warned me that diarrhea and weight loss were side effects. I said, Well, I am usually very constipated and could stand to lose 10 pounds so this could be a good thing.. haha.
INDICATIONS. PLAQUENIL (hydroxychloroquine) is indicated for the suppressive treatment and treatment of acute attacks of malaria due to Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum.ere is a collection of user reviews for the medication Plaquenil sorted by most helpful. See User Reviews. Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.