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Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol for long COVID

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE/SALMETEROL    What is fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair)? Fluticasone/salmeterol is a class of medications used to treat inflammatory respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains a corticosteroid, fluticasone, which reduces inflammation, and a long-acting bronchodilator, salmeterol, which opens the airways.    How can fluticasone/salmeterol be used to treat long-COVID? Patients Read More

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Fluoxetine for long COVID

Fluoxetine (Prozac)   What is fluoxetine (Prozac)? Most used for depression, fluoxetine 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 in psychology as Read More

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Fenofibrate for long COVID

FENOFIBRATE   What is fenofibrate? Fenofibrate is part of a class of medications known as fibric acid derivates. Their primary function is to lower triglyceride levels and increase HDL cholesterol levels in patients.   How does fenofibrate work? Cholesterol in the body is made up of two parts: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Read More

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Duloxetine for long COVID

DULOXETINE   What is duloxetine (Cymbalta, Yentreve)? Most used for anxiety and depression, duloxetine belongs to a class of medication called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). 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 in psychology Read More

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Doxycycline for long COVID

DOXYCYCLINE   What is doxycycline (Vibramycin)? Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It works by binding to the region of bacteria that creates proteins, inhibiting new protein synthesis. The lack of proteins for the bacteria causes bacterial death.   What is the connection Read More

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Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine for long COVID

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE/AMPHETAMINE   What is dextroamphetamine and amphetamine? Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is a stimulant medication that belongs to the drug class amphetamines. This medication acts on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing levels of two chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response and Read More

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Dexmethylphenidate for long COVID

DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE   What is dexmethylphenidate, and how does it work? Dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant medication that belongs to the drug class amphetamines. This medication acts on the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing levels of two chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. Norepinephrine is thought to play a role in the body’s stress response Read More

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Colchicine for long COVID

COLCHICINE   What is colchicine (Colcrys)? Colchicine is a medication prescribed for the prevention and treatment of gout. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint space. These crystals are hard and very sharp, causing tremendous pain. Colchicine works by reducing the inflammation resulting from the buildup of these crystals Read More

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Citalopram for long COVID

CITALOPRAM   What is citalopram (Celexa)? Used for depression, citalopram 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. It is often referred to in psychology as the “happy” chemical. Read More

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