piranesi
4 years ago
[COVID-19] PSA NOT to use NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Motrin, aspirin) if you think you have COVID. please use acetaminophen (Tylenol)! love, your friendly plurk med student
zee art
4 years ago
why is that?
zee art
4 years ago
Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France a... found a thing to answer my question
piranesi
4 years ago
zeeco The mechanism isn't clear yet but in France they saw some patients with COVID get really bad side effects from ibuprofen use. So to be safe, the doctors at my medical school are recommending Tylenol, which is generally the recommended fever reducer anyway.
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piranesi
4 years ago
General caveats that of course if you have other medications or pre-existing conditions, always use even over the counter drugs with caution and always ask your doctor first!