I asked my primary care physician about HCQ and Ivermectin and his expression showed a nervousness and he quietly told me that they were dangerous and should not be considered for use. I got the impression that he was afraid to express his own opinion - he, like many doctors now, are salaried employees and risk losing their job if they stray from corporate positions.
I can personally attest to how safe and effective HCQ is. I’ve been using it to effectively treat bouts of malaria for over 40 years.