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[–] MudPuddlePie 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-revokes-emergency-use-authorization-chloroquine-and

Relevant paragraph...

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are both FDA-approved to treat or prevent malaria. Hydroxychloroquine is also approved to treat autoimmune conditions such as chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus in adults, and rheumatoid arthritis. Both drugs have been prescribed for years to help patients with these debilitating, or even deadly, diseases, and FDA has determined that these drugs are safe and effective when used for these diseases in accordance with their FDA-approved labeling. Of note, FDA approved products may be prescribed by physicians for off-label uses if they determine it is appropriate for treating their patients, including during COVID.

@mac1221

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[–] mac1221 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Agreed, but it does come with side effects and contraindications that have to be monitored by a clinician. Otherwise, we are good to go.

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[–] MudPuddlePie 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Yes, good news.