Oregon woman battling lupus concerned by hydroxychloroquine shortage
Cycling, hiking, and water skiing are just some of April Schumacher's favorite things. The 53-year-old Milwaukie, OR woman is not doing as much of it as she would like to since being diagnosed with lupus three years ago.
"Lupus is an immune system disorder that causes the body to attack its own cells," she said.
Right away doctors prescribed hydroxychloroquine. Schumacher says it has been magical. That changed about a month ago after she received a letter from Kaiser.
"They said effective immediately we're halving your dose."
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Schumacher's discomfort ultimately stems from a shortage of hydroxychloroquine. Premier, a healthcare improvement company, reports a 260% spike in sales in the first two weeks of March. People are stockpiling the drug thinking it can prevent COVID-19.
"I think it gives you an additional level of safety," said President Trump Tuesday. "Many doctors are in favor of it."
"It actually really upset me because he's so flippant about it," said Schumacher.
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