Good morning

I have lupus with some mildish features of MG (sero neg, SFEMG neg) including fatigable respiratory weakness. We are due to fly to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in 6 days time and I am told that I need chloroquine for malaria (apparently it must be chloroquine only for that area?) however my GP is uneasy as it is claimed to worsen MG and can drop blood counts ( my WBC is only 2.2 and my HB 79 so I haven't much spare if this does happen). I also take Hydroxychloroquine. GP asked for advice from my Rheumy who decided to take over from here but I have heard nothing and haven't been able to chase anyone.

I'm nervous, I can't find out any information online. Which is worse? Drug side effects or risking malaria without the drugs? Hoping someone can help.

Many thanks, Clare