[manaboutown]

Just remember, half of all MDs graduated in the bottom half of their medical school classes.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by LoisR

Why would you want to do this? Every legitimate scientific study has shown that it has no beneficial treatment effect on Covid-19. You might consider trying Oreo Cookies and Coca Cola. At least it will taste better. Better yet, would you consider drinking Chlorox?

But apparently quite a few DR's feel it works

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by LoisR

Why would you want to do this? Every legitimate scientific study has shown that it has no beneficial treatment effect on Covid-19. You might consider trying Oreo Cookies and Coca Cola. At least it will taste better. Better yet, would you consider drinking Chlorox?

Those studies were on people who started after the point of no return and would not survive no matter what else was done.

Read the studies referenced above on the benefits of starting at first sign of symptoms.

[NotGolfer]

I'm on hydroxychloroquine for a medical issue and have been for over a year and a half. I paid attention when it was 1st brought up early in this covid . I spoke with my primary...actually we've had the conversation twice. While I've not had covid yet I feel certain this medication is a good 1st line defense. I've seen documentation from many dr's across the nation who testify to this as a line of action for their patients. There are dr's in Texas who also are using an asthma medication quite successfully as well. I'd rather do something on the short term that holds promise rather than waiting it out and "maybe" living through a horrific hospital stay (ie respirator). Many are hoping for a miraculous vaccine to cure this virus. I don't hold my breath for that one. The flu hasn't yet been eradicated yet by a vaccine so why would something that's yet not well-tested be the panacea for a new virus? Just asking the question........

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Just remember, half of all MDs graduated in the bottom half of their medical school classes.

Do you know what they call the person who graduated last in their class in Med school?

DR.

[blueash]

One frequent poster who claims to have no agenda in either supporting or rejecting the efficacy of HCQ for Covid seems only to post opinions or studies showing some benefit.

Here is the preprint report of exactly your concern.

A Cluster-Randomized Trial of Hydroxychloroquine as Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission and Disease | medRxiv

A randomized study looking at whether using HCQ early makes a difference. Done in Spain they identified patients ill with Covid then randomized 2300 persons exposed to the sick person to either receive HCQ or not.

The primary outcome was whether those who got HCQ were less likely to become ill with Covid in the 14 days following exposure. Answer NO DIFFERENCE

Secondary outcome were those who got HCQ less like to test positive even if they had no symptoms. Answer NO DIFFERENCE

You can "believe" in whatever you like. Believing is not how science works. Believing is the placebo effect. The FDA has removed authorization for emergency use of HCQ in an outpatient population for Covid based on its extensive review of available information.

The overwhelming evidence is that HCQ does not benefit Covid patients for prevention, for early treatment or for late treatment. What is great about science is that studies continue to be done and the evidence may turn the other way. But the evidence now is that your doctor is right to not let you decide what is a good medication based on what you believe.

[alfredpopcorn@gmail.com]

Nope - trust your research. They used lancet as basis . They are uninformed physicians- that study was horrible in its set up . And will set lancet back for years as a legitimate publication.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by raynan

Maybe it's because of supply and demand and they have to keep the supplies available for the people who have the diseases that require taking it were being depleted. There are several autoimmune diseases that require taking multiple doses a day besides taking it for malaria. I, for one, take it twice a day for scleroderma and have for 10 years.

I also take this 2x day forRA. I know of doctors who believe this will help so they have written scripts for their families to have. So that supply demand is valid perhaps why doctors here will not offer.

[Rwirish]

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

[Dahabs]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

There are a number of eminent doctors saying that this drug is effective in treating and preventing Covid19. So which doctors do you listen to?

Eminent? I think the jury is pretty well in on this issue. The majority of doctors do not support this drug re: Covid 19 treatment.

[Coal Miner]

Thank you for your input.[/QUOTE]

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by mitchbr47

Doctors and scientists are more knowledgeable on these matters than elected officials.
Trust the advice of your doctors.

Really trust the doctors around here, no thank you They are all about giving you bandaids medicine not about healing you. They are all riding the the Medicare gravy train. How many doctors around have been report to Medicare for fraud. Not to long on this page someone was charged over $1000 for COVID testing.
So no do not trust your doctor do your own research and if they are not willing to discuss it with you find a new doctor.

[Skidog]

There’s no proof that it works. Plain and simple. Your view is your own. The medical community is against it except for some quack doctors out there

[MandoMan]

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.

I have a friend who knows an infectious disease specialist who swears by it, despite the studies. I saw the infamous video going around with a lot of doctors saying everyone who takes it with zinc and Azithromycin has been cured. That was on Breitbart originally, which is certainly not known for fair and accurate reporting. I’ve read that the video was removed from YouTube yesterday for inaccuracy.
Twitter

Misleading Coronavirus Video, Pushed by the Trumps, Spreads Online - The New York Times

I took hydroxychloroquine for a month in 1974 when I moved to Africa to work in a hospital, but stopped because there were no mosquitoes where I was—too high, it seems. I survived it. I tend to believe the studies rather than supposed experts, though the video sounded compelling.

Doctors have an ethical duty to do no harm, and if your doctor refused to give you hydroxychloroquine because the best studies show it doesn’t work for Covid-19, good for her! Doctors are NOT obligated to give patients the drugs they ask for. Far too many doctors give patients antibiotics when patients ask for them, even though the doctor knows the antibiotics do know good for the disease the patient has. Other patients see ads on TV about drugs and ask for them by name—or demand them. Some of these drugs cost more than $1000 a month but are no better than drugs that cost 5% of that. We may have a $10 co-pay and forget that everyone with health insurance is paying the rest of that price. This is why the cost of health insurance keeps going up.

If you insist on getting a drug that is not recommended by the FDA and the CDC, there are plenty of doctors who will give you a prescription. Just call around. Many have offices in strip malls. I used to work 45 years ago with a doctor who now lives south of Miami in a mansion and holds the DEA record for most opioid pills purchased by a doctor for resale to patients: 1,960,000 pills. He’s 90, but still in business. He can no longer prescribe OxyContin, but he can still prescribe hydroxychloroquine. He prescribed mine when I was in Africa.

This is also worth reading:
Russian Intelligence Agencies Push Disinformation on Coronavirus Pandemic - The New York Times

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

There are a number of eminent doctors saying that this drug is effective in treating and preventing Covid19. So which doctors do you listen to?

I listen to my own doctors and I follow their advice