It seems extremely premature to me to recommend this on the basis of a theoretical hypothesis. ESC just reinforced that people should continue their antihypertensives based on the same paper which suggested ACEs/ARBs might also
risk. But since when do we guide rx on theory?
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I agree but avoiding ibuprofen for your occasional headaches in order to potentially save lives from COVID19, makes sense. Avoiding treating hypertension not okay. It’s all about risk-benefit ratio. We also live in unprecedented times.
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I suppose this applies to meloxicam too.
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Yes but before you do, please check with Doctor. Medications are about maximizing benefit, while minimizing risk. We don’t stop a beneficial medication to avoid all risk.
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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) I had to look it up
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Yes difference between US and European names for it.
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While the EMA says no strong evidence yet. For the sake of reducing worry perhaps make it 2nd line. The caution has appeared to be based on French experience in viral illnesses not replicated elsewhere. https://europa.eu/!QP67Bq
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There is currently NO scientific evidence establishing a link between ibuprofen and worsening of COVID‑19. Sicker people take more ibuprofen. Ibuprofen does not make you sicker. Correlation not causation. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-gives-advice-use-non-steroidal-anti-inflammatories-covid-19 …
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Doctor, how could there be scientific research done is this case? There has been no time. Aren't the French doctors just giving people a head's up to what they are seeing in the field?
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