Don't Self-Medicate
Mar 25, 2020 12:44:12 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
sippyjug104 wrote:
For what it's worth, the FDA approves a medications based on their safety claims produced from described clinical testing, studies, reports, etc.. The FDA does not approve nor claim any drugs effectiveness so keep that in mind and choose wisely.
Part of the approval process is efficacy.
Mar 25, 2020 12:52:47 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
sippyjug104 wrote:
For what it's worth, the FDA approves a medications based on their safety claims produced from described clinical testing, studies, reports, etc.. The FDA does not approve nor claim any drugs effectiveness so keep that in mind and choose wisely.
The primary function of the FDA is to make sure drugs are SAFE and EFFECTIVE.
Mar 25, 2020 13:08:19 #
Rick-ws
Loc: Seattle or North Idaho
Htdroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug that also works as a DMARD. I've been taking it for 17 years. Possible negative side effects are numerous at the relatively low therapeutic dose of 400mg/day. If there were an alternative, I would have stopped taking it years ago.
Mar 25, 2020 13:24:25 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
Jerry 2 days ago I received an email from the VA advising me not to self medicate.
Yesterday I received a refrigerated package from the VA.
My medications and syringes, Also instructions on medicating my self during the shut down.
No it isn't as simple as insulin, it is a new injection for trying to remove cholesterol
from my arteries. Just love being told not to self medicate but to experiment on myself
with a new medicine.
Sure hope everything comes out alright
Yes I'm from Arizona but not as dumb as certain people here
Yesterday I received a refrigerated package from the VA.
My medications and syringes, Also instructions on medicating my self during the shut down.
No it isn't as simple as insulin, it is a new injection for trying to remove cholesterol
from my arteries. Just love being told not to self medicate but to experiment on myself
with a new medicine.
Sure hope everything comes out alright
Yes I'm from Arizona but not as dumb as certain people here
Mar 25, 2020 14:42:22 #
johngault007 wrote:
My definition of self medication is way different than that :)
Beer, Bourbon, and Vodka still seem to be relatively safe for use.
Beer, Bourbon, and Vodka still seem to be relatively safe for use.
None of which are good for you if your body is fighting the virus. Alas, moderation is in order.
Mar 25, 2020 15:01:00 #
htbrown wrote:
None of which are good for you if your body is fighting the virus. Alas, moderation is in order.
You don't say????
I guess I'll take my chances, and hope more people don't try to over analyze my post.
Mar 25, 2020 15:10:43 #
The wife also stated that hubby did this because trump tauted it as a cure. Oh, and she urged people to not believe anything trump says. They did and look what happend.
Mar 25, 2020 15:13:20 #
amyinsparta wrote:
The wife also stated that hubby did this because trump tauted it as a cure. Oh, and she urged people to not believe anything trump says. They did and look what happend.
And it's off to the Attic for no reason.
Mar 25, 2020 16:15:48 #
David Martin
Loc: Cary, NC
Although chloroquine is primarily used to treat malaria or amebiasis, it is also used off-label to treat rheumatic diseases in humans.
Chloroquine is also well known in the scientific community to have antiviral properties.
The man and woman who became ill, having heard that chloroquine phosphate is, or may be, effective against Coronavirus, took animal grade chloroquine which they had on hand, having previously used it treat the koi in their aquarium. (It is not an aquarium cleaner per se, but a treatment for fish parasites.)
They poured an unknown amount of the substance into a soda, and drank it.
Most likely they took an overdose, had a reaction to other chemicals in this animal preparation, or had an adverse reaction to the chloroquine, which is known -- like most medications -- to have side effects, potentially serious.
Chloroquine is also well known in the scientific community to have antiviral properties.
The man and woman who became ill, having heard that chloroquine phosphate is, or may be, effective against Coronavirus, took animal grade chloroquine which they had on hand, having previously used it treat the koi in their aquarium. (It is not an aquarium cleaner per se, but a treatment for fish parasites.)
They poured an unknown amount of the substance into a soda, and drank it.
Most likely they took an overdose, had a reaction to other chemicals in this animal preparation, or had an adverse reaction to the chloroquine, which is known -- like most medications -- to have side effects, potentially serious.
Mar 25, 2020 16:30:07 #
David Martin wrote:
Although chloroquine is primarily used to treat ma... (show quote)
Chloroquine is not the same as chloroquine phosphate.
Mar 25, 2020 19:13:54 #
johngault007 wrote:
Yeah, that was very long but at least more grounded than most hysteria and myths banging around the interwebs.
As far as the vodka statement, it had to do with drinking (self medicating), but was very sarcastic and not intended as medical advice. It's an old Navy trick to ward off sickness (i.e. An excuse to drink).
As far as the vodka statement, it had to do with drinking (self medicating), but was very sarcastic and not intended as medical advice. It's an old Navy trick to ward off sickness (i.e. An excuse to drink).
I once heard Red Skelton, in one of his character's persona, state that he drank for medicinal reasons. He got sick of being sober.
He was a very intelligent and humorous man who never finished school. It is rumored that he dropped out around 8th grade.
Mar 25, 2020 19:16:35 #
Mar 25, 2020 20:11:39 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
The story has been covered by every major and local news organizations. What Jerry reported is factual.
Husband died. His wife who also ingested the same concoction was or is in critical condition in a hospital. They took doses of a product that is used for cleaning / removing algaecide from fish tanks. Google it and you will find multiple stories on the event.
Husband died. His wife who also ingested the same concoction was or is in critical condition in a hospital. They took doses of a product that is used for cleaning / removing algaecide from fish tanks. Google it and you will find multiple stories on the event.
Mar 25, 2020 21:33:15 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
David Martin wrote:
Although chloroquine is primarily used to treat ma... (show quote)
How you could translate what the president said into eating fish medicine is in bizarro world I don’t care how you are.
Mar 25, 2020 22:35:12 #
wolfd
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
But Dr. Trump said chloroquine was "basically pretty much a cure" ?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-news-arizona-man-dies-after-taking-chloroquine-drug-touted-by-trump-as-treatment/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-news-arizona-man-dies-after-taking-chloroquine-drug-touted-by-trump-as-treatment/
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