Heres what you should know before taking Paxlovid.
However, these have yet to be studied further.
This suggests it is not Paxlovid-related, but more likely COVID-related.
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Which Medications Interfere With Paxlovid?
The primary concerns with Paxlovid are the potential drug interactions, experts said.
If it is clinically appropriate, the medication youre taking may be temporarily withheld or adjusted.
Inhibition of medication metabolism can lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous blood levels of these other medications.
Who Should Not Take Paxlovid?
There is still much to learn about COVID, specifically with treatment, Sobhanie said.
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