Hi, I wonder if anyone has experienced treatment with Antivirals? I tested positive last night, and have been offered Paxlovid tablets, but would need to reduce my post chemo Dexamethasone dose by half. I just had my final Docetaxel treatment on Friday morning, and have found the Dex dose really helps with the side effects, but obviously want to avoid being hospitalised with Covid!
If anyone has any information or advice, I’d really appreciate it. Jules XX
Hi, sorry you have tested positive! Hope you are feeling ok.
I can’t advise with the chemo and dex but I am currently taking paxlovid. I tested positive Tuesday and been taking paxlovid since Thursday. Was due chemo Wednesday so it’s postponed
Other than a really unpleasant taste and slight nausea it’s been ok. 111 said I could take my antisickness for chemo if needed but sucking sweets have helped.
Covid for me was a cold with a cough and I’m not sure how much the antivirals prevented it from becoming worse but I’m glad I took them.
My sister and her husband had Covid the same time and had a worse time. I honestly felt worse post chemo.
I hope you are ok and not suffering too much with it x