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Let them do their jobs (including healthcare) and carry on with life.
This one out of China talks about Hydroxychloroquine. It also mentions how the 100% success rate which is supported by the French is Hydroxychloroquine paired with Azithromycin. The fact that 2 approved drugs are being used in conjunction could be an issue for all I know. Maybe Azithromycin is hard to get. I'm just guessing at barriers to prevent this from being widely used overnight. But the amount of current use on active CV19 patients and the success rate is what gives me hope that day is not far.
Interests rates at zero-Unprecedented
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And the very real offset of tens of millions of people effectively losing their job and/or income. With that comes the loss of something that most Americans have tied to their job - health insurance. That will also lead to more deaths. There are no good answers here.
This is very interesting. My wife has been on hydroxychloroquine for years. We've obviously been worried because of that disease's impact on the immune system.
I know Pharma has perpetuated a lot of evil, but I'd be shocked if their is any kind of conspiracy to suppress research into treatment options. Even cheap ones.
govt. officials are openly stating this is NOT confirmed. Former head of FDA stated as such today.
Well.... the first positive feelings of hope that I've felt in the past week have just been shot dead. Thanks.
they didn't rule it out, they just stated the research is not sufficient to conclude as of yet.Well.... the first positive feelings of hope that I've felt in the past week have just been shot dead. Thanks.
Can this be purchased over the counter? Can I walk in to Walgreens or CVS and find this?
No. Compassionate use could happen quickly, if the existing data is good. Since it isn't a new drug, it wouldn't need all the typical safety and pre-clinical trials. A good randomized control trial would likely take several months though.
If icon is getting this, then it’s a thing.Have 25g (6-8 "treatments" under the SK/CN treatment schedule) ordered
Uhmm very possibly at least 100+ months?
Keep hope. They're not saying the drug doesn't work, they're just not officially announcing it as the answer yet. HHS Secretary Alex Azar was apparently on FoxNews tonight saying they are looking into the drug and leaving no stone unturned. If the active studies on active patients keep churning out successes it's just a matter of time.Well.... the first positive feelings of hope that I've felt in the past week have just been shot dead. Thanks.
Yep. I already tried to buy enough for my family but it's presription only.
Like Entresto and SGLT2s being prescribed for HFpEF even though they’re not indicated (Entresto is indicated for HFrEF).
Not sure, wouldn't be surprised.
Getting way too much of a Contagion/Forsythia vibe here people. Calm down a bit and let the professionals do their thing.
Costco member?
Not to put a damper on your enthusiasm, but no antiviral drug is 100% successful. But anything would be welcome at this point.
That was my thought exactly.
I am, I'm willing, I took care of my father for the last 5 years of his life so I'm very sensitive to this population, I'm well aware they're worth it so I'm not speaking from a place of malice whatsoever. But, the flip side of being aware of what this population needs is, the potential and possibility to get the most of your life and not prolong it to check boxes on a calendar like its an achievement. How many grandparents won't see their kids graduate this year? Won't see their kids play baseball? I know this is potentially hokey and I don't have a crystal ball, if you could guarantee me X amount of time is going to save the lives of Y number of seniors, it would be something but absent that, I'm left to my own window of experience in elder care. You have to ask what you're living for at a certain point. I already personally know old folks detoriorating because they're not allowing visitors nursing homes. This isolation is going to be a very real factor in quality of life
My thought was for $36, why the heck not. I wasn't going to start popping them. But it would have been a nice hail mary option to have on hand in the event of the unthinkable.
If it is effective treatment, then it should be limited to use in that context - confirmed diagnoses. I doubt there is enough Plaquenil (hydroxcq) to provide it to every concerned American, and definitely not enough to cover all the world's citizens.
All I can say is thank you for further demonstrating how this isn't worked out overnight.
Azithromycin is the ingredient in Z-paks, so it is readily available. Absent convincing evidence it's better than HCQ alone, I've already detailed my issues with widespread use.
Please don't facilitate people hoarding this drug like masks, gloves, etc.Have 25g (6-8 "treatments" under the SK/CN treatment schedule) ordered
Conceivably though it could reach the point that it's the recommended effective treatment for active cases. And that alone could be a huge step in eliminating the hysteria and it's many ill effects.
Yes, it is an antibiotic to treat bacterial infection. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well.
After showing her some of the earlier articles she is now telling me that maybe I did have the coranvirus when I came back from Vegas last month and thought I had the flu
Hopefully you aren't being sarcastic.
Nope, not at all. I'm glad someone here has the knowledge to provide context and answers to the natural questions I and everyone would have about these hopeful reports.
It's in the linked research. From what I gather, chloroquine increases lysosomal pH, and SARS-CoV-2 may require an acidic lysosome for maturation of virions.
That's what Trump was saying today, self tests would help lessen the load on healthcare folks. I think too that's the announcement because he said it's close.
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