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Amodiaquine (Camoquin) is chiefly used as an antimalarial, but has found recent favor in the treatment of chronic lupus erythematosus,1 various photosensitive skin disorders,2 and rheumatoid arthritis.3 Toxic reactions include gastrointestinal disturbances, and agranulocytosis has been reported not infrequently.4In January, 1958, Bleil reported an unusual toxic manifestation characterized by yellow pigmentation, corneal edema, lethargy, anorexia, and amenorrhea.5 This is the only report of this type of reaction to this drug in the literature to date. We have recently observed a patient under treatment with amodiaquine for a nonspecific photosensitive skin reaction, who developed a very similar reaction, including pigmentation, muscle weakness, and myalgias, corneal edema, anorexia, and lethargy with muscle degeneration. REPORT OF CASE A 33-year-old white male had suffered from a photosensitive skin reaction for the past 7 years. Three years ago, this became worse and chloroquine therapy was instituted. This was not |
