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hamchan_ t1_j3ffdbw wrote

Reply to comment by j4r8h in A randomized double-blind controlled trial found post-exposure prophylaxis with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was not advantageous for the prevention of COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals with high risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The incidence of COVID-19 was similar in both the HCQ group and control. by glawgii

There were people calling for it as prevention and as a healing medicine.

As someone who takes HCQ for rheumatoid arthritis there’s no way it could prevent infection because the medication actually suppresses the immune system and makes me immunosuppressed.

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ellecee777 t1_j3fgas5 wrote

Just a head’s up - hcq modulates the immune system. It doesn’t suppress it. It’s a great drug for some people with autoimmune disease.

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hamchan_ t1_j3fobf6 wrote

Yes, I have an overactive immune system because of Rheumatoid Arthritis. My immune system gets bored and likes to attack my joints for fun.

My doctor did mention the medication would make me more susceptible. I’ll have to look more into it, thank you!

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nonsensestuff t1_j3g1gzr wrote

To be fair, I've gotten mixed messages about it from doctors too.

I've had 2-3 doctors tell me it's immunosuppressive, while some other doctors don't mention anything like that about it at all.

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[deleted] t1_j3h62wm wrote

Have you had the coronavirus?

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hamchan_ t1_j3i4zxb wrote

Yes. I was doubled vaccinated and boosted. I was also pregnant though. (HCQ is fine to take during pregnancy). I was close to going to the hospital but recovered at home luckily.

I was being very careful too but got it from a family member during a small family Easter dinner.

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