Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises

French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisoneCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrench 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.”Continue reading...
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