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August 10, 2024
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Members shared a range of experiences with Paxlovid after someone tested positive for COVID while managing other health conditions. Several... Read more

Members shared a range of experiences with Paxlovid after someone tested positive for COVID while managing other health conditions. Several members found it helpful in reducing the severity and length of illness, though many noted side effects like nausea, diarrhea, a metallic or bitter taste, and lingering fatigue. A recurring theme was the importance of consulting your doctor or pharmacist about medication interactions, drinking plenty of fluids, resting, and trusting your own comfort level when deciding whether to take it.

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Good afternoon! If you've tested positive for COVID-19 and are considering Paxlovid, here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Eligibility: Paxlovid is meant for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (age 12 and up) who are at high risk for severe outcomes, including hospitalization Show Full Answer

Good afternoon! If you've tested positive for COVID-19 and are considering Paxlovid, here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Eligibility: Paxlovid is meant for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (age 12 and up) who are at high risk for severe outcomes, including hospitalization or death.
- Timing: It must be taken within five days of symptom onset.
- Dosage: The treatment involves taking three pills twice daily for five days.
- Effectiveness: Paxlovid works independently of the immune system by directly targeting the virus.
- Rebound: Some patients may experience a rebound of symptoms after completing the five-day course.

Always consult your doctor to see if Paxlovid is right for you.

August 10, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

I took it and did good . It did leave any nasty metallic aftertaste every time I took it. Feel like it did help decrease length of sickness tho

August 10, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I was on it when I got Covid last August. Rough 2 weeks but I got thru. Thank you , my Jesus Christ 🥰

August 13, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

My husband and I both had covid 2x. We took pavloxid. I'm sure it would have been worse without pavloxid. It was one week in bed and another week staying indoors, I think. Weakness, bitter taste, diarreah at the end, if your specialist advised Pavloxid, it might keep you from having a worse experience or from developing into something more complicated.

We were being careful, wearing our masks, distancing... my husband thinks he got it when getting gas at a station. He keeps sanitizer in his car door but since he records mileage and got a phone call, he thinks he forgot to use it. We don't know for certain if that's how he got it.

Those germs aren't only airborne and their viability when dry means you can get them very easily off surfaces, like hepatitis and e-coli and others.

RA patients more susceptible than others when taking these AI suppressants. Also, being older, more fragile and weakened, adds to the risk. Be careful and stay vigilant with precautions.

We were invited to go to an Astros game in Houston. I would love to go, but it's not a good idea when on Orencia infusions and using steroids while in a flare. Sitting in the hot humidity among thousands of people hooting and hollering.

August 13, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

If your provider gives you the medication take it. It kept me from running to the hospital. For me every time I get Covid it’s a living nightmare. From fever to high blood pressure to full body aches and pain. Made a difference from a week of hell to not taking it and over a month of hell.

August 10, 2024
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