[kendi]

Originally Posted by Happinow

We all have our views on this medication to treat Covid. I am a believer that It can help with Covid symptoms. With that said, I went to my primary care Dr. today for a physical. We got into a Covid discussion and I asked her if I was symptomatic with Covid, would she prescribe Hydroxychloroquine. Her answer was no. I said “if I asked for Hydroxychloroquine would you prescribe it” and she said no.

Hydroxychloroquine has long history with treating malaria with Great results no fatalities. It’s my body, and it’s what I choose to counteract Covid. I was disappointed to hear she would not prescribe this medication.

Have any of you asked your physicians if they would prescribe this, God forbid we get Covid? I would think this would be high on the priority list for us seniors who would like this medications.

Thank you for your input.

You neglected to include your doctors reasoning- a critical piece of your story and should be considered.

[rlcooper70]

Are you aware that the JAMA has published studies showing it is not a treatment for the virus and the WHO has stopped all the studies because it is not a treatment?

You are lucky you have a physician with a brain ... good for her.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

The science is showing more and more that it does have some therapeutic value in treating the symptoms of Covid.

I have read this too. Don’t remember where though.

[GoodLife]

There have been many medical studies done testing HCQ effectiveness. There are more positive studies than there are negative ones. In general (not all) the negative studies used the drug on severely sick patients while the more positive ones used the drug earlier, before the disease had progressed to ICU/ventilator stage.

Here is a link to 65 studies, 39 or which were peer reviewed. Peer review does not always guarantee authenticity of results, the infamous Surgisphere study published in Lancet was peer reviewed and then retracted because of fraudulent data.

COVID-19 Treatment - Analysis of 65 global studies showing high effectiveness for early treatment

The most recent positive study was recently released by Henry Ford Health in Michigan and treatment with HCQ cut the death rate significantly in sick hospitalized patients, no heart-related side-effects. HCQ decreases mortality from 26.4% to 13.5% in 2451 patients.

https://www.ijidonline.com/article/S...534-8/fulltext

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by NotFromAroundHere

You absolutely have the right to take it. And your doctor absolutely has the right not to prescribe it. All you have to do is find one who will.

I’m researching now....

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by rlcooper70

Are you aware that the JAMA has published studies showing it is not a treatment for the virus and the WHO has stopped all the studies because it is not a treatment?

You are lucky you have a physician with a brain ... good for her.

False. The WHO stopped studies after the fraudulent Surgisphere study was published in Lancet, then the WHO restarted the studies after the Surgisphere study was retracted.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

[graciegirl]

To the OP. When I consult my PCP I take their advice. I probably am much better than they are at a few things, but when I go to see a doctor, I am there to get THEIR medical advice.

If and when you might contract Covid-19, your doctor may have newer information and may change her/his mind. I hope you do not get it and we will not need to worry about it and you and the drug.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Absolutely would not take this. Trust the medical professionals not whacky politicians.

My decision to take the drug wasn’t based on politics.

[Dana1963]

No wonder they pushing Hydroxychlorquine Peter Navarro is sitting on 60 million douses and no countries are buying them after multiple negative results worldwide

Originally Posted by Happinow

We all have our views on this medication to treat Covid. I am a believer that It can help with Covid symptoms. With that said, I went to my primary care Dr. today for a physical. We got into a Covid discussion and I asked her if I was symptomatic with Covid, would she prescribe Hydroxychloroquine. Her answer was no. I said “if I asked for Hydroxychloroquine would you prescribe it” and she said no.

Hydroxychloroquine has long history with treating malaria with Great results no fatalities. It’s my body, and it’s what I choose to counteract Covid. I was disappointed to hear she would not prescribe this medication.

Have any of you asked your physicians if they would prescribe this, God forbid we get Covid? I would think this would be high on the priority list for us seniors who would like this medications.

Thank you for your input.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

There is no money to be made with hydroxychloroquine. Dr. Ivette Lozano was ghosted months ago for telling of the benefits for her patients.

BONGO! There’s no money to be made on Hydroxychloroquine. There’s your answer as to why it’s not being prescribed and why they poo poo any good that it does. Follow the money........

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by marysackiss

Why would anyone take this, it does not work!

How do you know?????

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

To the OP. When I consult my PCP I take their advice. I probably am much better than they are at a few things, but when I go to see a doctor, I am there to get THEIR medical advice.

If and when you might contract Covid-19, your doctor may have newer information and may change her/his mind. I hope you do not get it and we will not need to worry about it and you and the drug.

Like I said, we all have different opinions on this and I choose to get the drug if I contact Covid. I’m searching for a doctor who will prescribe.

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by billboucher

Medical studies continue to show no benefit from Hydroxychloroquine, either for Covid prophylaxis or treatment. Individuals, especially the elder. can die from cardiac arrhythmias due to this drug. I am an MD, and would not prescribe Hydroxychloroquine for Covid.

Sure

See post #54

[KRM0614]

Spend your time reading everything about it and don’t ask others get educated ! Doctors fear lawsuits

[Happinow]

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