“The question is not can the drug be taken safely. You are correct. Does it WORK is the question.”
Additionally, does it work on everyone at any stage of the disease?
Since there are no other meds with this known safety record AND there are no other alternatives, this question is moot for now.
If it works no better than saline I’ll have the saline, thank you.
The real issue is the availability of the “Trump” pills. Several years ago during the cold and flu season I was able to get the last Z-pack in the Las Vegas valley thanks to the local CVS pharmacist calling his sources. Of course in Nevada with our dullard governor banning the Trump pills las night it remains to be seen if the local doctors would be willing to proscribe the pills if they are available locally. Scott Adams is right about the tradeoff the low cost pills versus waiting on a test. BTW, I’m 74 with significant congestive heart failure (look up ejection fraction of 25) - I would not hesitate a second to take the Trump pills.