Special Report: Doctors embrace drug touted by Trump for COVID-19, without hard evidence it works

[rabas 4,259]

4 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Seems you know more than Fauci. Wonder why you aren’t on the WH podium instead of him. 

Exactly where did I make such a claim?  Kindly check the accuracy of my statements.

[Chomper Higgot 26,673]

We need to know exactly who it was who told Trump to start touting medicines from the WH.

 

Follow the money.

[Kelsall 3,703]

Even Cuomo is getting smart.  He endorses the drug.

[Steven Brothers 59]

 

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this information is given for educational purposes only. Drugs can have strong or harmful side effects so please don’t self prescribe. Use this info under Doctor supervision only.

 

For information on common usage, side effects and history of these drugs:

 

What is Chloroquine? See: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682318.html

 

What is Hydroxychloroquine?

 

See: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601240.html

 

What is the history of Chloroquine?

 

See: https://www.mmv.org/malaria-medicines/history-antimalarials

[Mick501 1,214]

3 hours ago, parafareno said:

so they will give this, plus 2 very strong antibiotics plus 2 aids drugs.....good luck surviving sideeffects...

Your solutions to try nothing?

 

[Steven Brothers 59]

A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, CBS affiliate KPHO reported. The additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication ...

 

Fish tank cleaner should not be taken as a COVID-19 treatment. It has other additives. 

 

Hydroxychloroquine should only be used to treat COVID-19 as prescribed, monitored and supervised by a doctor that knows the side effects. 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this information is given for educational purposes only. Drugs can have strong or harmful side effects so please don’t self prescribe. Use this info under Doctor supervision only.

 

For information on common usage, side effects and history of these drugs:

 

What is Chloroquine? See: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682318.html

 

What is Hydroxychloroquine?

 

See: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601240.html

 

What is the history of Chloroquine?

 

See: https://www.mmv.org/malaria-medicines/history-antimalarials

[Eric Loh 16,647]

Trump got his expert recommendation for the drug chloroquine from Laura Ingraham. Lol. America is in a world of deep hurt for ignoring science. 

[ThailandRyan 4,827]

One must take everything that is put out there with a grain of salt.  Not all medications work for everyone, and certain regimes may work for one but not another.  Just food for thought...

[Almer 806]

1 hour ago, J Town said:

People have died taking this drug without first getting advice from a doctor. Turns out Trump has financial ties to this drug. Heavy sigh . . .

Can you share your info on his ties ?

[Steven Brothers 59]

The side effects of COVID-19 for men over 60 years old with health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity (most at risk) is possible lung damage or death. So the patient and doctor need to weigh out the chance of side effects of the drugs versus the side effects of 

infection with COVID-19.

 

Fortunately Hydroxychloroquine, z pac, zinc COVID-19 treatment is  only for 5-6 days.

If you have lupus or arthritis the Hydroxychloroquine treatment continues for years and you have to worry even more about the side effects.

[Eric Loh 16,647]

34 minutes ago, Kelsall said:

Even Cuomo is getting smart.  He endorses the drug.

Dah. He signed an executive order preventing hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine from being used to treat patients with CD19. Truth matters. 

[Steven Brothers 59]

April 2nd 2020 Sermo Survey of 6,200 Doctors in 30 countries reveals Hydroxychloroquine was overall chosen as the most effective therapy amongst COVID-19 treaters from a list of 15 options (37% of COVID-19 treaters)

https://www.sermo.com/press-releases/largest-statistically-significant-study-by-6200-multi-country-physicians-on-covid-19-uncovers-treatment-patterns-and-puts-pandemic-in-context/

[Eric Loh 16,647]

Let’s have Dr Fauci’s opinion of the drug. Oh he can’t because Trump didn’t allowed anyone to embarrass him with science. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/06/coronavirus-trump-interrupts-fauci-hydroxychloroquine-question/2952931001/

[Das Boot 76]

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Let’s all hope it’s helping and not harming 

Well one thing is certain.  As a result of Trump spouting about the drug, with or without any scientific evidence of its efficacy.  There has been a nationwide run on the drug leaving long time users for malaria & Lupus unable to renew their prescriptions.  And now, the main supplier (40%) of the drug to the US (India) have banned all exports of the drug.  Their crisis is looming & they are conserving resources. So the drug is going to be even more difficult to source.  A president's comments carry a lot of weight & influence.  The ramifications can be profound and widespread.  They should be well considered, not just childish verbal diahorrea for self aggrandizement. 

[stephenterry 6,975]

In principle, I am against any (costly) pharma meds, which are all chemicals with side effects - and would depend on how the human body reacts to consuming them.  This anti-malaria drug has been paired with HIV drugs and also with zinc, which may be beneficial.

 

IMO, a cocktail of drugs could be effective, as is the latest cocktail of antibiotics to counter increased bacterial resistance of MRSA. On that front, it really is a last resort. 

 

There has also been instances where infected persons have been given high doses of Vitamin C intravenously - which has also been used successfully for stage 4 cancer sufferers. The science is beyond my basic understanding, but the effect of stopping rogue cells from replicating is very promising, and could work with corona viruses - and at a cheaper cost. 

 

No doubt the pharma industry would reject that solution in favour of their own costly new drugs.