User Reviews for Paxlovid oral

I am a 61 year old male with a history of asthma, prediabetes, and heart disease, triple vaccinated. I began this drug on the first day I tested positive for COVID. That would be 2 days after my first symptoms started. By day 2 on the medication, my symptoms began to lessen. The heaviness in breathing and tightness in my lungs gave way to just a sore throat, and finally to little more than post nasal drip. The side effects I experienced was a nasty taste in my mouth...closest to the feeling of stomach acid/regurgitation in my mouth. This was most pronounced on the first couple of days taking the meds. It did not happen on swallowing the pills but happened about 10 to 20 minutes after taking the pills and stayed with me over the course of several hours. For this reason, I began to make sure to eat BEFORE taking the pills, as I found the nasty taste in my mouth would have subsided by then and I could enjoy my meal. The times I took the pill before dinner (because it was time to take the pill and dinner was later, I found that it ruined eating. I would take the medication all over again, as I am sure given my symptoms the first couple of days, I was headed to a real rough time with COVID-10. Plaxovid may well have prevented any further complicationsRead More Read Less

I am at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. >60 with asthma. Otherwise I am fit and in fairly good shape. I had COVID in January 2021 and my case was mild, with the usual symptoms: fever, body aches, chills. The course of the disease was about 2.5 weeks. I am fully vaccinated and had 1 booster shot. I contracted the new case of COVID last week and began to take PAXLOVID a day after I tested positive and 2 days after symptoms. I am on day 3 of treatment and many of the symptoms have been alleviated. I am still quite fatigued, but no coughing. Just a sore throat, congestion, and an odd taste in my mouth, like sour grapefruit rind. I can live with that! Read More Read Less

I began having Covid symptoms on Monday and started testing positive on Wednesday. I’m a 24 year old type 1 diabetic and began taking Paxlovid one Wednesday night. My fever went away in 2 days and my congestion and sore throat improved noticeably within 3-4. I definitely had a dry mouth and bile-y taste that was especially bad overnight but overall I am very glad I was able to go on Paxlovid.

I am vaccinated with Biontech/Pfizer, boostered. 44 years & fit. Contracted Corona after 4 months of my booster shot. On 3rd day of my infection I had a relapse short breath & coughing. So I got Paxlovid. Couldn’t sleep the night due to bitter taste in the mouth and short breath. Very uncomfortable feeling, but the cough had eased a bit so is the short breath…hope it will reduce the expected damage on the lungs. To be updated after finishing the course of the medicine.

Helped me to recover quickly from Covid, without getting any serious symptoms. I did experience a bitter taste in mouth while taking this medication though.

I have been vaccinated, received 2 boosters and got covid. Due to medical issues, i qualified for paxlovid. Im in day 3 of covid and day 2 of taking the medication. I lost sense to smell and taste on day 2 of medication.

Started pills on Day 5 of symptoms; had tested positive on day 3 of symptoms. (had sneezing and tickle cough that had progressed to beginning of chest congestion) Was worried about taking due to negative experience with Tamiflu many years before. Feel immediate relief after even first dose. Metallic taste is only negative so far. Seems manageable. Will continue to report.

Like many, I am 2x Pfizer vax in 4/21 and 1x boosted Pfizer 10/21. Positive for Covid Delta 9/21 resulted in non-hospitalized Pneumonia. Considered hi-risk, I am T1d for 43 yrs.. Tested COVID positive on Wed, symptoms were <12hrs duration with fever, dry cough, general malaise and fatigue. My physician immediately began Paxlovid Wed. evening, same day as positive test. The metallic, bile taste began within 3hrs after dose #1, and continues with each dose, same degree of intensity. HORRIBLE! but cough drops help. Now after dose #4, I feel 100% improved, using no other medications. Effect on blood glucose has been minimal, but seeing a slight spike. After developing pneumonia with my first bout, I would highly recommend Paxlovid if you have the option. Read More Read Less

Moderna X3. Asthma. Test+ for covid, symptomatic, on a Monday and start Paxlovid on Tuesday morning. Terrible sour, metallic taste started next day. Sense of taste is diminished and altered. Today is Day 5 of Covid, day 4 of treatment and symptoms are only slightly reduced at this point. I am not sure it is worth it. I can only hope it is reducing symptoms vs. untreated. This is pretty bad for vaccinated X3. I am 56, and was very fit prior to this. I hope the metallic taste is reversible. Medicine packaging is user friendly. Read More Read Less

My son who has cerebral palsy and I both had been vaccinated and had boosters and contracted Covid. We were prescribed Paxlovid . Within 2 days he was 90% better. Me in three days. We were both really sick. It was truly amazing. Bad taste but what a small price to pay! What a wonderful thing to have happened for our world!!

After two days on Paxlovid, I'm already feeling better with returned energy. Hoping to sleep tonight with no coughing. During the day, on the 2nd day, cough became productive. I have a horrible metallic taste, which I find from here is the meds. Hoping it's temporary, and I will report back after the 5 days. Some, but not all, have reported a partial relapse after treatment. I hope not,, and will report back on that too. It's unfortunate that more people haven't bothered to do that.

Fully vaccinated 47, with booster.

Traveled to Australia. Tested negative four times before and during the trip. Fever started 24 hours after return (Sunday). Self Rapid Antigen Test positive that day. Initial symptoms were fever and dry cough. Progresses to very sore throat and very wet, almost continuous cough and a lot of phlegm / mucus production by Monday afternoon. Met with Doctor over Zoom on first available appointment on Tuesday specifically to get Paxlovid. First dose Tuesday afternoon. Noticeable improvement in 24 hours. By 36 hour on Paxlovid, cough was way down, sore throat abated. Finally slept on Wednesday night. Slight metallic taste was only side effect, but tolerable. Highly recommend Paxlovid.Read More Read Less

I was vaccinated and 2x boosted and tested positive for Covid. Only symptoms at the time were difficulty breathing, fatigue, and dry cough. Dr prescribed Paxlovid perhaps because I was having these symptoms in spite of 3x vaccinated, plus am 61. I have had 4 days worth of meds and at least on the plus side I can take a good deep breath and cough is gone. However much as everyone else noted, mouth feels like I swallowed sheet metal. Hard to take with food as everyone recommends as nothing tastes good. Also as days progressed nausea getting much worse. Took med last night after having chicken soup and some sherbet and was the WORST - could not sleep due to upset stomach. Afraid to get up as I thought I would pass out or puke or both. Also get what feels like hot flashes and have no fever. Should also mention that I had to stop Trazodone because of med which meant withdrawal symptoms of __terrible__ headaches at night too. Sense of smell not affected but that makes nausea worse. Did not take yet this morning and told Dr I wanted to stop but after reading your comments I will try your suggestions and take it with lunch during the day and at least get one dose in. This is just my own personal story so take it for what it’s worth. If this is a glimpse of what chemo must feel like then cancer patients are saints.Read More Read Less

Both my wife and I had Covid simultaneously. We’re both over 60, have underlying numerous medical conditions and our doctor put us on PAXLOVID. I don’t think our outcome would be the great results without the medicine. You must start it STAT when you feel sick. Good Luck.

Today is my second day of medication; fifth day after testing positive for the virus. Seems to have helped immediately following the first dose. I've been taking it with light meals, so no overpowering taste at the time of dosing, but around an hour later there's a strong, bitter taste that comes about in my mouth. Much like the worst part of an orange rind. Unpleasant, but manageable and I'm able to cover it with most anything sweet or salty. Hope this helps any and all who need it. Good health to all.Read More Read Less

I had been fully vaccinated and had two boosters. Began with cough and cold symptoms late on a Monday evening. Tested negative Tuesday morning but positive on Wednesday evening. Started Paxlovid Thursday evening, which was prescribed due to a history of pneumonia. My cough and nasal symptoms almost completely resolved in a day. TERRIBLE BITTER TASTE IN MOUTH is my only side effect.

Felt better after two doses. Three big pills to swallow in each dose and terrible aftertaste. But I found if I could throw the pills into the back of my mouth, wash down with plenty of water, and then gargling with mouthwash after, it helped a lot!

4 days after using the prescribed amount, symptoms returned (not as severe) and the test that was negative, became positive again. Today is day 14 after initial dose. The test is still positive. Did feel better quickly (2 days) after starting paxlovid.

I have completed three days on paxlovid and got it the day after my positive covid test. I had been suffering from terrible sinus congestion, body aches, exhaution and hot spells. I was taking sudafed during the day and cold medicine at night. I was not sleeping and there was a mountain of kleenex next to me at all time. Today I woke up with no sinus problem at all and could stop taking cold medicine all together. Paxlovid worked quickly. I have the awful mettalic taste in my mouth but no oher side effects. As of today I am still testing positive for COVID but my symptoms are reduced to exhaustion and overall fogginess. I am glad I could get Paxlovid in NYC. Read More Read Less