How long before Plaquenil is out of your system?
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With a terminal half-life of 40 to 50 days, hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) remains in the body much longer than many other medications, meaning it can take several months before Plaquenil is out of your system. This prolonged presence is due to extensive tissue binding, which affects the clearance timeline for each patient and underscores why medical supervision is critical when stopping treatment.