Trump Says Hydroxychloroquine Has a Great Reputation

May 19, 2020, 6:29 PM UTC

President Trump says the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine gives an additional level of safety.

  • Choosing to take the drug, which Trump has promoted as a treatment to combat coronavirus, is an individual decision to make, he tells reporters
  • NOTE: Trump said Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine despite government warnings that it can cause serious side effects
    • The FDA has cautioned against the use of it for Covid-19 outside of a hospital setting or clinical trial, citing a risk of heart rhythm problems
  • Related: Trump Says He’s Taking Anti-Malaria Drug That Led to FDA Warning

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