covid

[jarujuda]

hi, has anyone been given antiviral drugs for Covid? I am so ill, terrible throat and cough nurse said it will help prevent complications

[bpeal1]

Yes. I’ve had covid twice and taken antivirals both times. I believe it helped me recover quicker than I would have done without. You need to decide quickly though as they have to be started within 5 days (or 7 in some circumstances)

[jarujuda in reply to bpeal1]

thanks

[Jackie1947]

Yes and it stopped Covid becoming a problem. Also had to send my oxygen level twice daily to the virtual covid ward

[jarujuda in reply to Jackie1947]

thanks

[Madmusiclover]

no but I wished I had. Medic discouraged me. Took me months to recover.

[medway-lady]

No I had the other infusion stuff. It worked a treat and covid lasted a day. x

[Mandalou]

I had the infusion too, Paxlovid tablets contraindicated with Hydroxychloroquine apparently.

Worked brilliantly, no side effects.

Hope you get some help and feel better soon.

M x

[jarujuda in reply to Mandalou]

thanks 😊

[Garnacha in reply to Mandalou]

Oh that's interesting & something to be aware of, you never know these days if they're fully clued up on contraindications, fingers crossed I don't get covid again 🤞

[janeywaney63]

yep I had to have the infusion too when I had covid last August. (Had a feeding tube in place at the time so couldn’t take tablets) was good for me

[GinnyE]

Yes, I had the tablets. Wasn't very ill at all. Need to get them sooner rather than later though, 5-7 days after symptoms I believe.

[MrsSBJ]

I had Paxlovid about 3 weeks ago. I stopped Hydroxychloroquine (and Methotrexate and biologic) while taking it. I found it gave a horrid taste in mouth -on top of no taste with Covid-and quite a sick feeling. But I persevered through the 5day course. It’s taken another 2 weeks to recover from Covid and the following RA flare. (But not in hospital or severely ill with Covid)

I hope you recover soon too.

[HethB]

I had covid twice & both times took Paxlovid tablets within 24 hours of my positive test. Both times I felt better really quickly, wouldn’t hesitate in taking again if I had to. Only side effect was a metallic taste in my mouth whilst taking the tablets. I’m on Benepali.

[jarujuda in reply to HethB]

I have got molnupiravir I started it Monday same day as being positive. I just can’t stop coughing and my throat is awful 😞

[helenlw7]

I had an antiviral infusion last year on day 4 of the infection. My breathing was quite poor by this point, but the day after the infusion it slowly got better.

[grumpygirl]

Yes. Finished my course of paxlovid yesterday. Helped very quickly with throat didn’t get rid of it but eased it a lot. Very pleased I was offered the opportunity to take them.

[Brushwork]

Yes, Paxlovid. COVID virus gone within 8 days, at least according to LFT. Lingering head cold, but definitely think they helped.

[hopegalore20]

Hi jarujuda, I am immuno supprest. I took covid just prior to Christmas 2022. I was very ill with covid. I was offered Anti-Virals and I must say "this drug helped me greatly". So thankful for it. If you do accept Anti-Viral medication, I hope that it helps you also. Good Luck.

[jarujuda in reply to hopegalore20]

thanks 😊

[Leics]

Yeah I was given paxlovid as I’m severely immune suppressed. I could only tolerate 3 days as I spent two days on the bathroom floor going to the loo every 5 minutes or so it seemed. I was becoming very dehydrated as a result so rang the covid ward and was told to stop them. I don’t know how I managed 3 days to be honest but they did help me but then I got a rebound covid infection after 5 days of testing negative but that’s quite common even without antivirals apparently but who knew ? I do hope you feel better soon. After the fever broke I started to improve.

[jarujuda in reply to Leics]

thanks