Typical list of side effects for just about any drug on the market today. Have you read the possible side effects of some of the more common drugs that Americans take on a daily basis?

Your suggestions are entirely speculative. You have the right to speculate. However Dr. Fauci did not tell a "little white lie" about masks early in the pandemic. Dr. Fauci gave the correct public health advice based on studies available at the time of his statement.

On March 8, 2020 on 60 minutes, he said "Right now in the United States people should not be walking around with masks "

The first Florida Covid DOH report was on March 16th, a week after Fauci's interview. In that report it shows that up to Mar 8th there had been a total of 20 cases in the entire state of Florida. Does Dr. Fauci's suggestion that with 20 cases in a state of 20 million people there was no reason to divert masks from health care workers to the general public seem reasonable? [his comment was not specific to the numbers in Florida, but I have those numbers]

Both of these statements were accurate. He now says masks should be worn, as the science has evolved with new data.

Your assertion that somehow Dr. Fauci is saving HCQ for different diseases and that is why he is not recommending it is bogus. He is an infectious disease expert. If he has any bias it would toward using a medication to treat an infectious disease not a rheumatological one.

Leaving that aside.... There is no shortage. The manufacturers cranked up production and now the supply chain is fully stocked and the government has millions of additional doses stockpiled.

You can check it yourself on the FDA's drug shortage website.
FDA Drug Shortages

I'm not an expert and don't claim to be one (like some on here) but I believe that Agent Orange was a defoliant, not a medication. Just a guess, even though I was sprayed with it three times. I have had a liver biopsy and many tests over the years, but by the grace of GOD, I am still here.

Brings to mind an old saying that goes something like this:
For those that fight for it, Life [liberty, freedom] has a flavor that the protected will never know.

The military may be an "organization" to some, but to me it was a SERVICE that I gave to my country, along with a blank check that stipulated my ALL, including my life if required.

The malaria medicine was considered safe at the time and is still used over fifty years later, with no qualms. Interesting that politics has superseded science and now this medicine is no longer safe but actually considered by a few as dangerous. Excuse me if I see a glass half full to your glass almost empty (speaking to all the naysayers on here).

You didn’t ask what I would consider the most important next question: Why would she not prescribe it?

From what I'm reading, the high effectiveness is when the drug is used for early treatment. Some of those studies where done in the later stage of the disease which had a negative outcome. The trick is the drug "cocktail" should be started at the onset of symptoms for positive results.

First thank you for your service.

It is still apparently considered safe for treatment of Malaria there is a major question is how safe/effective it is for the virus.

Unfortunately what should be purely a medical issue has gotten politicized. For me when the vaccine comes out will take the advise of our primary care doctor. Hopefully we will not need treatment for the virus

The FDA has not released it for this use.
 

The government has interfered in doctor patient relationship, by not releasing or approving it for this use. I have testimony from a Yale discussing this. Dr. Reich Is a very credible doctor. I’ll try to post it.
Here it is.. Dr. Harvey Risch on the war against hydroxychloroquine | On Air Videos | Fox News

He says it all, and has been interviewed on many other outlets standing for this, and getting the government out of the way, doctor/patient relationship.
He is not a loon.

In three simple and clear sentences, you've summed up this whole circus perfectly. Quite frankly, it is astounding that this drug is even still a newsworthy issue. I personally wish as much (or even 1/2 the) effort in trying to discredit and ignore renowned medical scientists, was instead being put into establishing, advertising and enforcing national protocols for the benefit of all of our citizens (like mandatory mask wearing). Just as was done toward drunk driving and public smoking.

The most similar analogy to where we are now is the smoking issue, where it seems a lot of people have already forgotten how many doctors and other public figures, initially tried to downplay the adverse affects of smoking in general and especially the health detriments of even second-hand smoke. Then, of course, they tried to focus on how their "rights" were being taken away. Needless to say, those folks were on the wrong side of history and we are seeing the same thing repeat itself.

That's the way it is supposed to work. With recognition, that as more facts and studies are done, some earlier observations may turn out to have been incorrect. The beauty of science and facts however, is that as more is found out with studies and experiments, ethical scientists will readily admit when they were previously wrong and then adjust their findings according to the accumulation of additional facts. Which is something that those with agendas, will never do.

Recovery
 

Did it cause their recovery, you have no idea. There are people who took who died. Neither is evidence of efficacy.

The wind blew it into their lungs and some were oversprayed by it. And REALLY that's not rocket science or NEW news. Everybody knows THAT! And it does NOt need to be spelled out in detail!

Strange. I don't seem to recall that the doctor was asked if politically she would administer the medication. Maybe you should be on the political page and not this page. I'm sure most mature adults are able to separate themselves from politics during this time. We are all in danger of possibly becoming infected or hearing of a family or friend who didn't survive. Please keep the politics out of it. It doesn't promote any helpful knowledge to anyone with their questions or concerns. :ohdear:

You read correctly. Also, many Doctors say zinc should be part of the cocktail.

In regards to your earlier comment about asymptomatics. They don't need HCQ or any drug, as their immune system beats the virus without drugs.

Just say that you are going to Africa (or some other malaria infected country) and that you need a prophylactic. You would prefer something generic and cheap. If they don't prescribe Hydroxychloroquine, ask them why they are trying to hurt your wallet.

If you don’t have a heart condition, why would you risk getting one by taking a medication that has been proven ineffective and not recommended by the FDA for this virus?