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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs QUININE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE vs QUININE: Safety Overview

Metric	HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE	QUININE
Total FAERS Reports	66,691	1,937
Deaths Reported	6,506	961
Death Rate	9.8%	49.6%
Hospitalizations	16,905	526
Average Patient Age	50.5 yrs	51.0 yrs
% Female Patients	87.0%	51.4%
FDA Approval Date	Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982	Apr 24, 2015
Manufacturer	AvPAK	Boiron
Route	ORAL	ORAL
Marketing Status	Prescription	Discontinued