Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Apr 2020
Canadian lupus patients missing critical drug after claims it treats coronavirus
1 April 2020 - It had been 90 days since Vinita Haroun last refilled her prescription of hydroxychloroquine, so it was time to call the pharmacy for her next three-month supply.
The 38-year-old Oakville, Ont., resident has been taking this drug every day for the past decade to treat her lupus.
She says hydroxychloroquine helps her to remain stable by preventing flare-ups such as rashes on her nose, joint pain and fatigue, and limits the amount of steroids she also needs to take as well as their accompanying negative side effects.
