FDA Warns Against Taking Trump-touted Malaria Drug To Treat Covid-19 Outside Of A Hospital Or Formal Study

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.

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In an alert Friday, regulators warned of reports of serious side effects and death among patients taking hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine. The drugs, also approved for lupus, can cause a number of side effects, including dangerous irregular heart rhythms.


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Was a democrat then I saw the light
Was a democrat then I saw the light
4 years ago

Gee wasnt that self evident secondly the drug is by prescription only
Hmm guess liberals need to make an issue about everything couldn’t get him anything so let’s start on this