Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can hydroxychloroquine be effective in covid-19?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unknown: At present time this is unknown. There are multiple studies pending seeking to address this question.
Answered 4/23/2020
82 views
Thank
FDA stated: "FDA cautions against use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems." There is only anecdotal information to suggest that this medication would be effective in Treatment of COVID 19.
Answered 5/8/2020
78 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am due for a plaquenil eye check. I am concerned about COVID. Is it safe to see an eye doctor now?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is hydroxychloroquine effective in preventing RA progressing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why hydroxychloroquine is effective in treating systemic lupus erythematosus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Where can I find references indicating whether or not hydroxychloroquine is effect/not effective against COVID-19?
Are hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin the best treatment protocol for COVID-19?
Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in combination: can they cure covid?
Have systemic lupus.Controlled on plaquenil, no organ involvement. Any time I get a virus, I flare &get very ill every time I get a virus & take a longer time to recover.I'm concerned if I would get COVID. Is it reasonable to work from home?
My 68 yrs old mom is being treated for covid 19 induced pneumonia. She is on plaquenil and azithromucin for one day now . Shes been coughing up pink mucous . I am so worried what it can be ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
