A Common Over-The-Counter Drug Could Treat Long COVID, Case Study Reports – ScienceAlert
Two patients with long COVID in California have almost completely alleviated their symptoms by taking daily antihistamines, according to a newly published case report.
While the evidence is anecdotal, the remarkable results aren't without precedent, and the authors hope the stories they have detailed can give patients hope and point researchers in the right direction for investigating future treatment.
There are currently no evidence-based treatments for long COVID – also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) – but antihistamines are a promising avenue, as they are generally safe to take on a daily basis, so long as they don't interfere with other medications.
"Most patients tell us that providers have not recommended anything that has helped," says nurse Meli...