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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aralen Phosphate (chloroquine)?

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aralen Phosphate (chloroquine)?

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Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have • had a previous allergic reaction to chloroquine; • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency; • psoriasis; • porphyria; or • liver disease. You may not be able to take chloroquine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your therapy if you have any of the conditions listed above. It is not known whether chloroquine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take chloroquine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known how chloroquine will affect a nursing infant. Do not take chloroquine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.