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.
Plaquenil is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus. Plaquenil is available in generic form. Common side effects of Plaquenil include. nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or cramps, loss of appetite, weight loss,