Their first study [Chinese] on 150 patients concludes that the most common side effect is diarrhea, but states "further research is needed on the use of the drug at an earlier stage of the disease, preferably within 48 hours of symptom onset". The second study [French] on 181 patients concludes "Hydroxychloroquine has received worldwide attention as a potential treatment for covid-19 because of positive results from small studies. However, the results of this study do not support its use in patients admitted to hospital with covid-19 who require oxygen". Dr. Raoult has treated 4000 patients to date and Dr. Zelenko has treated at least 700. Also they have to deal with hit peaces for having it together, so sad.
Their first study [Chinese] on 150 patients concludes that the most common side effect is diarrhea, but states "further research is needed on the use of the drug at an earlier stage of the disease, preferably within 48 hours of symptom onset". The second study [French] on 181 patients concludes "Hydroxychloroquine has received worldwide attention as a potential treatment for covid-19 because of positive results from small studies. However, the results of this study do not support its use in patients admitted to hospital with covid-19 who require oxygen". Dr. Raoult has treated 4000 patients to date and Dr. Zelenko has treated at least 700. Also they have to deal with hit peaces for having it together, so sad.