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He certainly didn’t say to take chemicals used to clean an aquarium, as those are not FDA approved for ingestion.

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@realDonaldTrump @US_FDA #ChloroquinePhosphate #Hydroxycloroquine #Chloroquine #NotTrumpsFault #BlameYourself
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He clearly said it was an FDA approved “specific medication for chloroquine-sensitive malaria.” This drug is Hydroxychloroquine, they also use it for Autoimmune Diseases such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have taken it myself for Autoimmune.

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This is certainly a tragedy. However, I don’t think it’s fair for the President to take any blame whatsoever for someone that decided to go full Darwin and willingly, dangerously decide to treat themselves by ingesting something non-FDA approved!

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Many drugs sound alike as is. Let’s also not forget there are even many Quinolones that are often used as Anti-Malaria prevention that sound lot like “Chloroquine” and ARE FDA approved drugs!

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These drugs are, Amodiaquine, Atovaquone, Mefloquine, Primaquine, Quinine, Tafenoquine, Pyrimethamine or Proguanil sounding like the brand name “Plaquenil” and other medications, there are also THINGS THAT ARE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION that may sound similar?

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Please don’t take any medication unless directed by a medical professional. It’s very dangerous to try and treat yourself with any medication let alone SOMETHING THATS NOT INTENDED TO BE INGESTED. You need a prescription for Plaquenil, you don’t go to a pet store.

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I think it’s outrageous to blame the President.

Additionally, if Trump is so uneducated perhaps people shouldn’t listen to him, why take his advice at all anyway?

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@realDonaldTrump @POTUS #hydrochloroquine #ChloroquinePhosphate #FDA #AquariumChemicals #COVID19

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