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• Pepcid May Be Useful Coronavirus Treatment, But More Research Needed: Study

  May 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study suggests Pepcid and similar heartburn drugs may help treat COVID-19 illnesses, but more extensive testing is required.

• FDA Warns Public Against Using Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine To Treat COVID-19

  April 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA urges consumers not to self-medicate against coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, saying they are as yet untested and may cause serious health risks.

• Chloroquine Clinical Trial Halted Due To High Rates Of Deadly Heart Complications

  April 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A clinical trial over a potential coronavirus treatment was halted after widespread heart problems and deaths among test subjects.

• Poison Control Centers Warn Against Using Chloroquine To Treat COVID-19

  April 1, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Poison control centers warn consumers not to take chloroquine to treat or prevent coronavirus without a prescription, due to potentially lethal side effects.

• CDC Warns Against Non-Pharmaceutical Use Of Chloroquine To Treat COVID-19

  March 30, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC warns that taking non-pharmaceutical Chloroquine to treat or prevent coronavirus infections can result in severe illness and death.