Effects of an Overdose of Chloroquine in a Pregnant Woman

Abstract

Summary Description of symptoms following poisoning by an overdose of chloroquine in a pregnant woman is presented. Symptoms were double vision, dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, depressed respiration, difficulty in swallowing, and paresthesia and analgesia of the skin of the face and neck. Recovery was complete in 36 hours with no adverse effect on the pregnancy.