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Pepcid, tagamet, zantac or adix = H2 antagonist drug
Prevacid, prilosec or nexium = PPI ( proton pump inhibitors)
Benadryl = H1 inhibitor
Each works in different ways on different histamines
When covid strikes, the body immune system can go nuts, creating what is called a “ cytokine storm” , a serious potentially deadly complication...rather like a severe peanut allergy. Its not the peanut that kills, its the body’s response
So these drugs are not “ antivirals”, they have potential effect in preventing or minimizing a deadly immune system response to the covid virus
As always I am not a doctor nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express
However all 3 of the above classes of OTC meds are in our home first aid and covid response kit
Generics are much cheaper than name brand
The word on the above has been out to preppers for months so supplies are limited and prices way up