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Malaria drug side effects
I have been diagnosed for malaria. ive been treated and now doctors have asked me to take Primaquine 7.5 mg morning and night 1 tablets for 14 days. my inner palms have turned rough and have turned greyish brown along with my toes. will this side effect wear off with withdrawl of the drug. should i continue taking or shall stop it
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly take the complete course or discuss this side effect with your prescribing doctor.
Usually the pigmentation may reduce to variable extent after stopping the medication.
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