Posted on 01/10/2022 1:03:05 PM PST by ConservativeMind
A potential COVID-19 survival benefit is suggested in association with initiation or continuation of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I), an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), or metformin for hospitalized patients, according to a study published in the December issue of The BMJ.
Arthur W. Wallace, M.D., Ph.D. and colleagues classified patterns of ACE-I, ARB, beta-blocker, metformin, famotidine, and remdesivir use and captured mortality among 9,532 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection.
The researchers found that discontinuation of an ACE-I was associated with an elevated risk for death (odds ratio, 1.4), while the risk for death was reduced in association with initiating or continuous ACE-I use (odds ratios, 0.3 and 0.6, respectively). Statistically significant associations of similar direction and magnitude were seen with ARB and metformin use. When accounting for preexisting morbidity and propensity score adjustment, results were unchanged.
"Our findings not only support continuation of ACE-I, ARB, and metformin medication among hospitalized patients with COVID-19, but suggest benefit for initiation in patients with indication for therapy," the authors write. "We also found evidence consistent with benefits for the same strategy in patients with COVID-19 who are not hospitalized."
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As I understand the article it’s says don’t stop taking them if you normally do. If you’re admitted and they find your blood sugar to be high then metformin, if you’re not taking it at the time, may increase your odds of survival. Same with blood pressure meds and acid meds. Again, that’s how I read it.
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Correct -pril is blood pressure; -statin is cholesterol
At the time I thought it was odd to have me take the famotidine with the other meds but this might explain why.
At the time I thought it was odd to have me take the famotidine with the other meds but this might explain why.
Famatodine seems to be helpful. I take it twice a day. Once in morning and once at night
I have a “Selective IgA Deficiency.” My immunologist recommended an H1 antagonist / blocker (Loratadine [Claritin]) AND an H2 antagonist / blocker (famotidine (Famotidine [Pepcid]) the day before my COVID vax, the day of, and the day after. I also kept an epipen on hand. This was for allergic reactions to the vax or the delivery chemicals.
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I’m glad you took it the way I meant it. With a little bit of humor.
Famotidine is available over the counter.
“Will Famotidine help or hurt?”
One of the doctors — Malone, Zalenko, another — suggested Famotidine quite a while ago to help prevent WuFlu.
Lisinopril plus all the vitamins should make me Covid proof.
Make sure you have zinc, NAC and Quercetin, too
I’m on a ACE for HBP, good to see it may be protecting some.
I keep a bottle beside the bed in case of nighttime reflux so it might be worth taking.
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And the *sartan drugs are ARBs which are commonly prescribed for BP. My mom and brother are allergic to *prils. Causes a crazy amount of fluid to build up in their body. Almost killed my mom from fluid around her heart and lungs before the doctors figured it out. Don’t take these drugs lightly.
I took Lisinopril for quite a while, but developed the nagging dry cough that it is known to cause. I switched BP meds after that. I tried Lisinopril for a month at the end of 2021 and the cough came back within a few days. So I used up that 30 day supply and decided I’m done with that. I didn’t experience any fluid problems.
I’ve kicked up my exercise, losing some weight, and have gotten BP med dosages down quite a bit.
I used to take Famotidine. Now on daily rx of Omeprazole. :(
Hubby takes Famotidine about an hour before his daily walks. Otherwise GERD his him hard.
The Omeprazole is stronger. My husband took that after his stomach surgery to fix Achalasia. He refused to take it like the doctor said so he has a lot of reflux. His is so bad he sleeps in a recliner. I took him some of my Famotidine to try since it’s safer long term from what I read. If Famotidine doesn’t do the job, Omeprazole will. I only take mine occasionally if I eat something I shouldn’t before bed.
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