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16/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 16/10/2024 16:54
Test Your Knowledge About Paxlovid
How much do you know about Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir), an antiviral treatment for COVID-19? This quiz will help you explore the key facts about how Paxlovid works, who should use it, and what you need to know before taking it.
What is Paxlovid used for?
- To treat COVID
- To prevent COVID after you've been exposed
How do you take Paxlovid?
- As tablets, by mouth
- As an IV infusion
When should you start taking Paxlovid?
- Within 5 days of first experiencing symptoms
- Within 2 days of first experiencing symptoms
Who can take Paxlovid?
- Adults and certain adolescents who have a higher risk for developing severe COVID symptoms
- Adults over 18 who are sick with COVID
What's the most common side effect of Paxlovid?
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Diarrhea
What's one reason a person may not be able to take Paxlovid?
- Drug interactions
- Getting a negative COVID test result
Is Paxlovid recommended during pregnancy?
- Yes, if you otherwise meet eligibility requirements.
- No, you should avoid it.
Does Paxlovid cause COVID rebound?
- No. COVID rebound can happen with or without treatment.
- Yes. Paxlovid raises the risk of experiencing rebound symptoms.
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Written by:Christina Aungst, PharmD
Christina Aungst, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019, transitioning from freelance writer to editor in 2021.
Reviewed by:Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS
Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS, is a licensed pharmacist in Arizona, Colorado, and Rhode Island. He has worked in the pharmacy industry for more than 8 years and currently serves as a pharmacy editor for GoodRx.