death is also a side effect of hydroxychloroquine. The new drugs are being used in very ill patients on ventilators where hydroxychloroquine is far less than impressive.
Death is a side effect of many drugs. Look at the black box labels. HCQ like any drug has side effects, but also has a decades long track record of relatively safe use for malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Most physicians should be aware of contraindications which would preclude its use with individual patients. All drugs have side effects - even aspirin.