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Hydroxychloroquine in patients with mainly mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019: open label, randomised controlled trial

BMJ 2020; 369 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m1849 (Published 14 May 2020) Cite this as: BMJ 2020;369:m1849

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Lack of efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in covid-19

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Re: Hydroxychloroquine in patients with mainly mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019: open label, randomised controlled trial

Dear Editor:

HCQ has no killing effect on the virus unless a Zinc supplement is used. In addition, the Z-Pak was not given. HCQ requires the zinc supplement and the Z-Pak and Dr Raoult in France has used it in past Corona virus cases with excellent positive response. Therefore it isn't surprising that no effect was seen. This is a major flaw in the study design. HCQ opens a door into the cell for the zinc which shuts down viral RNA Replicase. https://www.medcram.com/ has a large series of segments on COVID-19 on its you tube channel.

Fresh Air and Sunlight were effective in the treatment of the Post-War Flu Pandemic a hundred years ago and for the treatment of TB prior to the discovery of INH.

The most effective treatment for COVID-19 is two doses of Ivermectin a week apart along with Doxycycline 200mg once then 100mg QD x 4 and again after the next dose of Ivermectin.

Competing interests: No competing interests

22 May 2020
William H Warrick III MD
Retired Family Practice
Alachua County Medical Society
1729 NW 11th Rd Gainesville Fl 32605