More than one-third of U.S. lupus patients who take hydroxychloroquine have struggled to fill prescriptions for the drug during the COVID-19 crisis, a new survey finds.
More than one-third of U.S. lupus patients who takehave struggled to fill prescriptions for the drug during the COVID-19 crisis, a new survey finds.
Shortages of hydroxychloroquine occurred in March and April after media reports -- and the president -- suggested the drug may help prevent or treat COVID-19. Trump has since said he took the drug himself as a preventive measure even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned it could cause serious heart problems for coronavirus patients.is a chronic autoimmune disorder that produces joint pain, swelling, fatigue and other symptoms.
The poll was conducted from March 1 through May 18. According to the preliminary findings, 31% of respondents had difficulty getting refills of hydroxychloroquine, and 5% couldn't refill their prescriptions. Of the 72 patients who eventually obtained a refill, 36% couldn't get it from their regular pharmacy, and 58% said it took two or more weeks to get their refill.
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