How long do you continue hydroxychloroquine in pediatric patients with quiescent lupus?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Indefinitely, if no GI toxicity and annual ophthalmologic screens do not reveal retinal toxicity. Hydroxychloroquine is beneficial at preventing disease flare, and even delaying lupus onset in those who tested positive for anti-nuclear antibody (ANA). The benefit: risk ratio favors prolonged use.