Posted on 08/09/2020 11:50:51 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
A New York City councilman said he feared for his life until hydroxychloroquine helped him recover from his coronavirus infection.
Councilman Paul Vallone, a Democrat, told the New York Post that he took hydroxychloroquine, a drug known for treating malaria, while he fell ill with COVID-19 in March. He claimed that the drug saved his life and thanked President Trump for raising awareness about the medication.
"At that time, there was only fear and panic, he offered hope in a possible treatment when there was none. With my sarcoidosis and then my COVID symptoms, It basically saved me. For that, my family will always be thankful," Vallone said.
Vallone said he struggled with severe symptoms after contracting the virus.
"I couldn’t breathe, very weak, couldn’t get out of bed. My doctor prescribed it. My pharmacy had it. Took it that day and within two to three days, I was able to breathe,” Vallone said. “Within a week, I was back on my feet.”
"We were in panic mode when I went down because I didn’t have a lot of immune response,” he later added. “I needed something to stay alive.”
Hydroxychloroquine, which has been tested as a safe drug for diseases such as malaria and lupus, has not been proven to treat the coronavirus. However, there has been anecdotal evidence of its success. Trump's promotion of the drug has led to criticism from those who note that it is not proven to treat COVID-19.
“I guess all those doctors who are prescribing it are right. This drug is already on the market, and the patent is up, so it’s cheap. A new drug won’t be. So, big money does not want this drug to be used. Always follow the money," Vallone said. "[It] saved my life."
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Amy Klobuchar’s husband lived because of HCQ.
Cavuto also has MS!!
“Amy Klobuchar’s husband lived because of HCQ.”
Our media is so despicable. Not even close to reporting news or informing the public. Whatever helps or hurts the Democrats is all that matters, even when other Democrats vary the narrative. It’s pure insanity what they do.
It isn’t really banned in NY. You can take it in a hospital setting, just not out patient. Councilman Vallone took it in a hospital.
I hasten to add that most of Hydroxychloroquine’s success lies in PREVENTING people from being hospitalized, that’s why all successful doctors tell us to take the cocktail EARLY, within 5 days of positive diagnosis.
Vallone is one of those cases where it succeeded even AFTER hospitalization, but that is not what it is intended for.
He also had sarcoidosis, giving him an uncommon but legit extra risk factor. Coincidentally, hydroxychloroquine is sometimes used to treat skin involvement in sarcoidosis.
This’ll cost him his twitter account.
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#3. As I recall, Vallone is a “player” in NYC politics, esp. if he has a lot of the Italian-American vote, so this is significant.
Learning by first hand experiences teach a lesson that the Leftists cannot deny, but they will smear the messenger.
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