A few years ago, my Dad who was 71 at the time, was diagnosed with babesiosis believed to be from a tick bite. He got really sick and weak. He was quickly prescribed a combination of Hydroxychloroquine and a Z-pak.
The doctor/pathologist who made the move to check him for babesiosis - probably saved his life as his health and breathing were quickly deteriorating as the symptoms progressed.
He improved quickly after taking the combination of these drugs. Which was a big relief after how severe his symptoms became.
The point being - I know someone who took this combination of drugs -with great success and no complications whatsoever.
That's great. But...that isn't really relevant to how well it will work, which I hope it does, against the coronavirus.
It didn't do any harm. Official trails begin today.