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COVID, Paxlovid and other treatments for COVID

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (63)
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@vic83

Amen. I tested positive on 2/1/2022 and was given the Merck drug because Paxlovid was not available (short supply). This was good luck for me because I later saw the drug interaction list from Pfizer for Paxlovid, and I am on high dose of Lipitor (one of the drugs). In March I asked a Cardiologist and a Pharmacist about the drug interaction, and they admitted they did not know.
I now ask all my doctors if they are familiar with the issue.....because if I catch Covid again they need to make a judgement call!

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mpeters | @mpeters | Jun 10, 2022

You can go to the Paxlovid website and learn which medications are contraindicated if you are taking Paxlovid. Next time I see my pharmacist I want to confirm with her the following: I am taking Atorvastatin. I understand I can’t take this and Paxlovid at the same time. For the time that I’m taking Paxlovid, do I just go off Atorvastatin for the same time period?

I don’t want to wait until I’m sick and ask these questions. I have learned which pharmacies in town have Paxlovid so I can go immediately and get it after it’s been prescribed for me.

I wish I could have Paxlovid on hand in case I test positive.

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