Hydroxychloroquine sulfate and Calcinosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Calcinosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (hydroxychloroquine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Effexor, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Calcinosis when taking Hydroxychloroquine sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,935 people who have side effects when taking Hydroxychloroquine sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydroxychloroquine sulfate?

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate has active ingredients of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 52,084 Hydroxychloroquine sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.

What is Calcinosis?

Calcinosis (calcium deposits in any soft tissue) is found to be associated with 411 drugs and 862 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Calcinosis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

50,935 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Among them, 17 people (0.03%) have Calcinosis.

Could Hydroxychloroquine sulfate cause Calcinosis?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Calcinosis when taking Hydroxychloroquine sulfate? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Calcinosis when taking Hydroxychloroquine sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydroxychloroquine sulfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Calcinosis? *

Hip Fracture: 5 people, 29.41%
Blood Calcium Increased: 5 people, 29.41%
Hand Fracture: 5 people, 29.41%
Fall: 5 people, 29.41%
Herpes Zoster: 5 people, 29.41%
Jaw Fracture: 5 people, 29.41%
Corneal Disorder: 5 people, 29.41%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 29.41%
Conjunctivitis Infective (infection of the conjunctiva): 3 people, 17.65%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 29.41%
Skin Ulcer: 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 11.76%
Diabetes: 2 people, 11.76%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 5.88%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 1 person, 5.88%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Calcinosis (862 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxychloroquine sulfate (the active ingredients of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate) and Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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