Paxlovid went through diligent testing to ensure safety for patients. The most commonly reported side effects include impaired sense of taste and diarrhea. Less common side effects include:
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Nausea and vomiting
Tell your doctor if your symptoms don't improve or if they get worse after five days of taking Paxlovid.
Risks and drug interactions include:
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Several drugs, including Xarelto, Advair, salmeterol, benzodiazepines, opiates, alfuzosin, amiodarone, and lumacaftor/ivacaftor
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Can affect hormonal birth control
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May cause allergic reactions
Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver issues, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have HIV-1 infection. If you have any of these conditions, you may need to consider an alternative to Paxlovid. If there is a concern for a drug interaction between Paxlovid and a medication you are currently taking, please let your doctor know what you are currently taking and your doctor will either recommend adjusting the dose of your current medication or recommend a different antiviral medication for COVID. Always consult your doctor for personalized medical advice.