Warning: chloroquine has strong side-effects, and very high toxicity, unfortunately pretty close to therapeutic doses, that may cause serious arrhythmia, and even heart attacks. Don't ever try to self-medicate with chloroquine.
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The preponderance of the evidence suggests that it's a well-understood drug that has been around for decades, used by 10s of millions for not only malaria but also arthritis. In fact it is safe enough that it is available over the counter in some countries. [1]
Please read what you're posting, at least.
The current HCQ protocol for COVID-19 is a 600mg dose daily (within about the safe limits for a grown adult, however can be a bit high) for 10 days.
This isn’t a recommendation of any sorts however the side effects are likely to be mild and reversible for this type of usage.
Many substances that have been ingested by humans are well understood, but if it comes to drinking a thimble of cyanide, well ... after you.