The COVID-19 pills and remdesivir are prescribed early in the disease process, within five to seven days of a positive COVID-19 test. People are only eligible if they have symptoms, but during this timeframe, it is possible you will not feel severely ill or you may have milder symptoms. While the decision to move forward with treatment is yours, it is important to understand why your provider recommended the treatment for you.
If you were prescribed a COVID-19 pill or remdesivir , you are part of a group of people that is at risk for worsening disease. Consider the impact this would have on you or your family and take into account the information we have about the medication so far. These medications appear to be quite effective and safe, and they may prevent you from becoming more sick or needing to be hospitalized.
If you’re prescribed antiviral therapy, you are still asked to isolate while you are undergoing treatment, following current CDC guidelines.