Hello everyoneI tested positive for Covid on Thursday 12th October
I was prescribed Paxlovid on Friday 13th October and had my first dose. The Dr told me that most likely side effects were vomiting, diorhoea and, a metallic taste in the mouth.
After my first dose I started to get extremely nauseous and upset stomach.
I spoke to the Dr today, she prescribed anti sickness meds and told me to take anti acid Lanzoprazole. Then to eat before taking the Paxlovid.
I am feeling very bothered about taking more of the Paxlovid because of my stomach.
In the last couple of years I have had digestive issues and my stomach is obviously very sensitive now.
I have had mild symptoms of Covid, runny nose, sneezing, a slight temperature.
When I spoke to the Dr on Friday she asked if my symptoms were getting worse, I said I thought there was a little improvement. But because of being immunosurpressed she advised taking the Paxlovid to prevent symptoms worsening.
Today my symptoms are much less, no sneezing, occasional slight headache and the upset stomach.
When I spoke to her again earlier she said if I can tolerate it to try again with the Paxlovid.
I took the anti sickness meds about 3hrs ago
I have just eaten and taken an anti acid and I am now deciding whether to try again with Paxlovid, knowing that I have symptoms of nausea and discomfort now and taking it will most likely make it all much worse.
You have 5 days from start of Covid symptoms to use Paxlovid for it to be effective, and again for it to be effective you should complete the 5 day course.
There are so many unknowns around Covid for each individuals prognosis, and when you are immunosurpressed you have so much fear of the effect of Covid. So even though my symptoms may be improving naturally I am feeling unnerved by the possible outcome of not taking more Paxlovid but having to battle these horrible stomach problems.
Has any one else experienced the same as this, or had any other experiences of Paxlovid?
Thank you for your time and support 😊