[onona]

I checked this out earlier today, the list of potential side effects, kind of scary.

But, when faced with the alternatives..........

[Wonder Warthog]

"I checked this out earlier today, the list of potential side effects, kind of scary."

A simple list of "potential" side effects tells you basically nothing. The things that matter are "how many people have the side effect", and "at what dosage does the side effect manifest". Millions of people have taken the meds with minimal negative consequences.

[9YearLurker]

It is one of the most widely taken and routinely safe drugs on the planet. And they are talking about taking an especially low dose as a prophylactic. Certainly a good idea for medical personnel who may be facing high exposure levels.