I foolishly was in a crowded indoor location and got COVID (for the third time). I thought about getting Paxlovid. But I ...

Back in 2021, at the height of the pandemic, scientists at Pfizer revealed the development of a novel antiviral molecule, ...

It is advised not to take it with commonly used drugs such as statins. “Proteins mutate, so the virus could develop drug ...

Ritonavir has been around for decades and was originally approved to treat HIV. What are its side effects? Paxlovid seems well tolerated for now, although studies are ongoing. The drug has been in ...

Well, Paxlovid is a pill that you take by mouth ... Every drug can have side effects. Most people seem to tolerate it well. Some common side effects can include nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches ...

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The policy created “a natural experiment” for researchers to evaluate Paxlovid’s effect on older adults near the cutoff age, Mafi said. Most of the adults studied — almost 88 percent ...

Ritonavir slows the breakdown of nirmatrelvir, enhancing its effects. Paxlovid reduced the risk of hospitalization or death from the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants in older adults by 44%. It is ...

“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days ... as well as clinical monitoring for side effects and follow-up care to determine whether a patient is improving — requirements far beyond ...

Medicare beneficiaries can get Paxlovid for free through the U.S. Government Patient Assistance Program (USG PAP) until December 31, 2025. Read more.