mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna) How can the COVID-19 vaccine prevent long-COVID? The COVID-19 vaccine was developed to protect against an active COVID-19 infection. Although active infections are generally acute, long-COVID can last weeks to months. Patients with long-COVID are theorized to be living in a state of inflammation. COVID-19 sets off a cytokine Read More
Read MorePAXLOVID(NIRMATRELVIR/RITONAVIR) What is Paxlovid? The FDA approved Paxlovid in December 2021 for the acute treatment of COVID-19. According to current guidelines, it is most efficacious if used within the first five days of infection. Paxlovid is a combination of two antiviral medications, nirmatrelvir, and ritonavir, which inhibit the virus’s replication in cells. What Read More
Read MoreParoxetine (Paxil) What is paroxetine (Paxil)? Most used for anxiety and depression, paroxetine belongs to a class of medication called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin is a molecule in the body that aids in mood, sexual desire, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone health, and blood clotting [1]. It is often referred to Read More
Read MorePITAVASTATIN What is pitavastatin (Livalo)? Pitavastatin is part of a class of drugs commonly referred to as statins. Its role is to reduce the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Cholesterol is comprised of HDL, the “good” cholesterol, and LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. The body uses cholesterol to make various hormones and other Read More
Read MorePREDNISONE What is prednisone (Deltasone)? Corticosteroids, often called steroids, are a class of medication used to decrease inflammation. Steroids, like prednisone, reduce the production of chemicals that cause inflammation [1]. They are used in a variety of disease states when inflammation is abundant. Steroids should be used for the shortest duration and lowest dose Read More
Read MorePREGABALIN What is pregabalin? Pregabalin is a medication that mimics gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the body. GABA is responsible for inhibiting neurons that produce an excitatory signal. In pain or seizures, neurons constantly fire, inducing an excitatory response. GABA works to calm these neurons and return them to normalcy. Pregabalin is commonly used for Read More
Read MoreCHLORPHENIRAMINE What is chlorpheniramine? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that relieves symptoms of allergies, hay fever, or a cold, such as red, itchy, or watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose. Compared to other antihistamines, chlorpheniramine is more sedating and can help you fall asleep. It is typically taken as a 4 mg tablet every 4-6 hours Read More
Read MoreCETIRIZINE What is cetirizine? Cetirizine is an over-the-counter antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery or itchy/red eyes, an itchy nose, sneezing, and hives. While it is a non-drowsy antihistamine, it is considered more sedating than fexofenadine (Allegra) or loratadine (Claritin) and is typically taken at 10 mg once a day. Read More
Read MoreCANNABIDIVARIN What is cannabidivarin? Cannabidivarin, or CBDV, is a cannabinoid product derived from the cannabis plant that is closely related to CBD but has a slight difference in its chemical structure. This change in chemical structure allows CBDV to have unique effects on the body that are not found with CBD. CBDV can be used Read More
Read MorePROPRANOLOL What is propranolol? Propranolol, a medication in the class called beta blockers, is used to treat heart conditions in patients. Beta-blockers work by acting on the beta receptors in the heart, blocking its action and resulting in a decrease in blood pressure. How can propranolol be used for those with long-COVID? Read More
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