Low-risk, over-the-counter treatments (with no Paxlovid interactions) found to improve #Covid / #Covid19 symptoms:
1 dose naproxen (Aleve) with breakfast & dinner
Reduces inflammation - a significant contributor to acute symptoms & Long Covid sequelae.
1 dose Benadryl nightly
H1 antihistamines & Sigma-1 antivirals show results in reducing acute symptoms, potentially reducing risk of Long Covid sequelae.
Benadryl is both.
Limit this regimen to 10-14 days unless approved & overseen by a doctor.
The best thing to do for both Covid recovery and reducing Long Covid risk is to rest.
Rest like you never have before.
Rest for longer than you think you need to.
Light duty with minimal to no exercise is recommended for 2-3 months, regardless of initial infection severity.
High exertion activities should be avoided for 6+ months.
This sounds like a lot, but stress and exertion are _huge_ contributors to extended acute-phase symptoms and to Long Covid sequelae.
@matt This is from collating various studies and reports. No US governmental or regulatory bodies have offered this guidance.
Ibuprofen/NSAIDs
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220311744
Antihistamines
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9903129/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10129342/
Antihistamines - Long Covid & Covid hospitalization
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155541552100547X
Heck, even HealthPartners (healthcare & health insurance company) suggests Benadryl for the runny nose
https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-treat-mild-covid-19-at-home/
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Matthew Abbott