I was wondering because I take Tylenol, but it seems that is OK Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisone French authorities have warned that widely used over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs may worsen the coronavirus. The country’s health minister, Olivier Véran, who is a qualified doctor and neurologist, tweeted on Saturday: “The taking of anti-inflammatories [ibuprofen, cortisone … ] could be a factor in aggravating the infection. In case of fever, take paracetamol. If you are already taking anti-inflammatory drugs, ask your doctor’s advice.” Health officials point out that anti-inflammatory drugs are known to be a risk for those with infectious illnesses because they tend to diminish the response of the body’s immune system. The health ministry added that patients should choose paracetamol – which is known in the US by the generic name acetaminophen and commonly by the brand name Tylenol – because “it will reduce the fever without counterattacking the inflammation”. French patients have been forced to consult pharmacies since mid-January if they want to buy popular painkillers, including ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin, to be reminded of the risks. Jean-Louis Montastruc, the head of pharmacology at Toulouse hospital, told RTL radio: “Anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of complications when there is a fever or infection.” Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises | World news | The Guardian
Acetaminophen (a popular brand is Tylenol) is NOT an anti-inflammatory (I take one daily). Will check husband's arthritis-strength pain reliever. Thanks for the warning!
Please please people be careful it's FAKE news... https://www.novinite.com/articles/2...r+Condition+if+you+are+Infected+with+COVID-19
OK then fake news Information that medicines containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and cortisone may aggravate existing infections that can lead to "complications" has been proven to be untrue, Initially, a publication appeared on social media in which French Health Minister Olivier Veran warned about the effects of certain types of medicines on those infected by 19. "Taking anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, cortisone...) could be an aggravating factor for the infection," Véran tweeted. "In case of fever take paracetamol. If you are already on a course of anti-inflammatories or if you are in doubt then consult your doctor," Véran added on Twitter. His tweet was rapidly retweeted thousands of times with many members of the public asking for further information and a source for his reasoning. It turned out that the minister's profile had been hacked and the information disseminated was incorrect. False information was reported by Figaro newspaper and quickly circulated through the media. It is expected that the health authorities in Bulgaria will officially announce which drugs are effective against the infection and which are not. Thank you "Quis ut Deus"
