Anyone receive Benedryl or Prednisone along with Monocolonal Antibodies or Evusheld?

[Ibru]

Has anyone who got monoconal antibodies for Covid treament or Evusheld for covid prevention received Benedryl or prednisone to counter any infusion reaction?

[Palmetto]

From someone who had it last week, no side effects but she said make sure you are VERY WELL HYDRATED before and after and also to go with a full tummy so eat before you go. It is an injection not an infusion so I would not think anything else would be needed or helpful.

[DRM18]

Hi Ibru,

I received Evusheld a couple weeks back. No Benadryl nor Prednisone. No side effects of any sort either--not even a sore butt lol.

But I did have to pass a COVID test the morning of, & I was also monitored (BP & temp every 15 minutes) for an hour afterwards.

--Dave!

[Ibru in reply to DRM18]

Thanks Dave!

[bkoffman CLL CURE Hero]

Not usually done

[Newdawn Administrator]

I had a Sotrovimab infusion and no preparation was given or needed. No side effects.

Newdawn

[KMac1969]

I had my Evusheld at the same time i was getting my IVIG infusions for the month. I read the material for the Evusheld and it had some recommendations for intervention, if needed, but nothing indicated prior to receiving the injections.

[Palmetto]

Husband had Evusheld yesterday no problems at all. He went well hydrated and had eaten breakfast of cereal milk and fruit.