Positive covid test and been prescribed anti virals

[Bobbydoodle]

So I have lupus SLE and APS. I take warfarin and hydroxychloroquine but my GP has prescribed anti virals and said I should take them. I started with symptoms Sunday evening and tested positive Tuesday morning.

I will do as directed by the doctor but I thought it was just for people who were on medication that compromised their immune system?

Has anyone else taken them in my circumstances?

[cathie]

I would be eligible for antivirals because of medication but if I was in your place I’d go for it. Anything to reduce the impact. Hope you’re better soon

[soul22]

Hi nice to meet you ☺️

In our case I'd definitely take it as we would suffer more without anti viral

In other cases yes if immune suppressed but lupus fights things it should so that in my case affects my immunity levels.

Hope you feel better soon

[MusicalFurbaby]

Hi Bobbydoodle, I’ve taken anti-virals because I’m immunocompromised by lupus. My understanding (here in Australia) is that having lupus makes us eligible for the anti-virals, as do a range of other autoimmune conditions like diabetes.

I also have APS and am on hydroxy. I was eligible for the anti-virals prior to starting on hydroxy. So I think it’s an illness/disease thing that makes us eligible. And I did find that the anti-virals made the COVID-19 experience shorter and less intense. Hope that helps!