Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what to know about the potential coronavirus drugs

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15. a couple of reasons

1. Like all medications, these have side effects. They can also interact with other medications. Unless you're working with a doctor, it is NOT safe to experiment with them.

2. It might mislead you away from other potential treatments that might come down the pike.

3. Every dose of an antimalarial you take is a dose someone who actually needs it - not only to prevent malaria, but to deal with things like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis - can't take. My mother in law is one such person, and she is now actively trying to find alternative sources, since there appears to be hoarding taking place.