What questions do you have about the new coronavirus?
Being in medicine, I'm used to hearing crazy health myths – from the ridiculous to the dangerous. So, as I started hearing the myths around the, I wasn’t surprised – but I was concerned. This virus is too serious to be taken lightly or to be draped in misinformation. Now more than ever, it's important to know the difference between fact and fiction.
However, the World Health Organization today decided to mix things up and is now recommending against the use of ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms. They admit there’s no evidence to support the notion that it causes more severe symptoms, but while they investigate it, they’re recommending people take acetaminophen instead, which is not an NSAID.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, work with your doctor on what makes sense for you. Both ibuprofen and acetaminophen have side effects, especially with over-use or prolonged use. Both are effective fever reducers, so if you want to side with WHO and be extra cautious, acetaminophen is a fine way to go. Just be careful not to take more than recommended on the label, as too much can cause liver damage.
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