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Asking for Self, Male, 33 years old, Faisalabad
Aoa. I'm essential hypertensive and taking following drugs for it since years. Amlodipine 10mg OD, Zestril 20mg OD, Inderal 20mg BD. I've read on internet that those who are taking ''PRILS or SARTANS'' are at greater chance of catching coronavirus. Should I quit taking Zestril? Thanks
no these medicine is your need according to your health so best is that to isolate your self in such conditions
this is difficult to say some studies suggest that stooping ACE inhibitions in are more dangerous. as covid 19 affects more to patients who had some comorbities like hypertension relationships with type of drug has not proven yet
You would not contract this virus unless you come in contact with a person infected with corona virus but yes if you contract the virus then you are at risk of developing complications due to your pre exsisting medical condition
As far your question is concerned regarding link between certain medicines and contracting corona virus ,there are some stories and claims are circulating in social media but such these stuff do not have any proven scientific backing
so you just practice social distancing and hand wahing etc
You can continue the same treatment as there is no such proven data or studies who can provide any strong evidence for this.
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ok, thanks
4 years ago