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Does Chloroquine Tablet Cause Any Risk To Pregnancy?

Hi my husband and I are going to south america for our 1 year anniversary and plan a 2 day jungle trip in peru and have been advised to take chloroquine while there but we are trying to concieve. Is there any risk if I do become pregnant while taking the tablets?
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1]Chloro quine is a known terratogenic drug- it can cause harm to organ formation in the baby.
2] Day 10 to 20 of the cycle are most fertile days of the cycle, you have chances of pregnancy if you have unprotected sex during this period.
3] So I will suggest you to enjoy your vacation with contraceptive like condom. and better think of conception without risk of chloroquine in the next cycle.
4] This will help you remain disease free in the journey and later on you can have pregnancy without worry of any side effects.
5] lastly I will suggest to start on FOLIC acid , B12; it helps to have healthy pregnancy outcome.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
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Does Chloroquine Tablet Cause Any Risk To Pregnancy?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1]Chloro quine is a known terratogenic drug- it can cause harm to organ formation in the baby. 2] Day 10 to 20 of the cycle are most fertile days of the cycle, you have chances of pregnancy if you have unprotected sex during this period. 3] So I will suggest you to enjoy your vacation with contraceptive like condom. and better think of conception without risk of chloroquine in the next cycle. 4] This will help you remain disease free in the journey and later on you can have pregnancy without worry of any side effects. 5] lastly I will suggest to start on FOLIC acid , B12; it helps to have healthy pregnancy outcome. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you good health.