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Political Poll: Does hydroxy-chloroquine work for Covid-19?


Does hydroxy-chloroquine work?  

30 members have voted

  1. 1. Does hydroxy-chloroquine work?

    • Yes, it works
      1
    • No, it does not
      20
    • Who knows - I’m not a scientist
      9


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Some say it works, some say it doesn’t. Very polarized discussion around this drug.

Which side of the discussion is based on science which side is based on fiction?

Edited by phart010

I supposed it depends on what's meant by "work."  I took it to mean "cure," as that's how it keeps getting thrown around in the media when it comes up.  It's possible that it helps alleviate symptoms brought on by the virus, but it definitely doesn't kill off or cure the virus.  Dose Tylenol cure the common cold?  Nope.  It works (in most people) to help alleviate some of the symptoms, but it does exactly dick to the actual, underlying illness.  Same with this stuff and COVID-19.

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Well on one side, you have the FDA, which states:

"Based on ongoing analysis and emerging scientific data, FDA has revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) to use hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19 in certain hospitalized patients when a clinical trial is unavailable or participation is not feasible. We made this determination based on recent results from a large, randomized clinical trial in hospitalized patients that found these medicines showed no benefit for decreasing the likelihood of death or speeding recovery. This outcome was consistent with other new data, including those showing the suggested dosing for these medicines are unlikely to kill or inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19. As a result, we determined that the legal criteria for the EUA are no longer met. Please refer to the Revocation of the EUA Letter and FAQs on the Revocation of the EUA for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate and Chloroquine Phosphate for more information."

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-cautions-against-use-hydroxychloroquine-or-chloroquine-covid-19-outside-hospital-setting-or

 

On the other side, you have a doctor who states, well, this:

 

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What do you mean by "works"?

A "cure"? It definitely is NOT. (and as I understand it, nobody credible claims that it is a "cure")

As a "treatment"? My understanding of it is that there are conflicting studies, where MAYBE it helps, but there are other medications/treatments that appear to be more successful with fewer side effects.

 

I certainly don't buy into any of the ridiculous conspiracy theories around it being suppressed by "big pharma".

 

 

42 minutes ago, Kguillemette said:

Covid is a virus, I don't know of any viral illness cured by medicine. Bacterial, sure. You take an antibiotic. Viral? @Doctornick, do you have insight?

So from what we have seen, it "may" help, but early research indicates it does not.  I can't definitively tell you it does not at all though, because we would need to study for a year with all the right conditions.  

My take on this is that hydroxychloroquine is typically prescribed for people with some debilitating health problems, a few examples being lupus, skeletal and tissue disorders, sever rheumatoid arthritis, etc.  I think it is irresponsible to waste it on Covid-19 patients while we aren't positive it will have any impact on their recovery.  We experienced a shortage of hydroxychloroquine in March during the beginning due to over prescribing of hydroxychloroquine all based on a hunch.

Gun to my head, I would say it doesn't work (so my answer looks less like a sleazy politicians).

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11 minutes ago, Gloves said:

How is this a "political poll"? Something either works or it doesn't. How America politicizes facts is beyond me.

Because there are still people that don't believe in facts or science.

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58 minutes ago, Kguillemette said:

Covid is a virus, I don't know of any viral illness cured by medicine. Bacterial, sure. You take an antibiotic. Viral? @Doctornick, do you have insight?

There are anti-viral medications, depending on the specific type of virus.

But "cure" is a really strong word.

1 hour ago, Kguillemette said:

Covid is a virus, I don't know of any viral illness cured by medicine. Bacterial, sure. You take an antibiotic. Viral? @Doctornick, do you have insight?

IIRC 90% of Hepatitis C cases can be cured with antiviral medicines.  

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1 hour ago, The Strangest said:

Everyone who says no is being influenced by demon semen! Sinners!

Demon Semen is the name of my new Gwar cover band.

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25 minutes ago, Richardhead said:

Can we get a “who knows” option in the poll for the  non-scientists on VGS?

Added “who knows”... I guess that kinda kills the debate

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Kind of. I’m just sick of people that come into my place of business and tell me “facts” about medication for the Covid.  As far as I know, hydroxy-chloro-something works and doesn’t work. Depending on who you ask. Imma just wear a fucking mask for a bit. 

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2 hours ago, Gloves said:

How is this a "political poll"? Something either works or it doesn't. How America politicizes facts is beyond me.

Get outta here eh’! Everything is political here in the states. 

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