I have COVID, first time ever. Do you recommend taking Paxlovid?

There are several variants that are spiking now throughout the US. The optimal treatment for you can best be determined by your physician. The earlier you start treatment, the better the benefits and the likelihood of shortening the duration of your ailment.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and be cognizant of not spreading the virus to others.

boudinMan · 61-69, M

it certainly can't hurt. when i had it last time, i took paxlovid, but didn't notice much change in my symptoms. i think it's to prevent it from getting worse, not necessarily relieve your current symptoms, but you might want to check that.

RockerDad · M

It only works if you start it within the first 48-72 hours of onset of symptoms. I had a pretty mild case of COVID, but I took it as I have other co-morbidities. I did seem to test negative pretty quickly after starting it. My main issue was really bad GI problems from it. I wound up stopping it a day or so early, which you’re not supposed to do. I also had this bitter taste in my mouth the whole time I was on it too.

smiler2012 · 56-60

@melissa001 😞sorry that is so you have done well too stay clear as long as you have 🤗hope you get over it rapidly

Guardian

I recommend anti-pyretics, clear fluids, NAC, Quercitin, Vitamin C & D. And. LOTS of sleep!

Subsumedpat · 36-40, M

I tried that stuff, I would not do it unless you are at extreme risk because of a condition. It will stop the covid symptoms for a few days but I hated the side effects and the covid symptoms came back when the dose of Paxlovid was over. It does give your body a chance to mount a defense against covid while the symptoms are abated and that might be helpful to some people who have not been vaccinated.