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Targeting mast cells could be beneficial to treat Covid-19 patients

Discussion in 'Epidemics (including Covid-19, not Long Covid)' started by Mij, Nov 9, 2022.

  1. Mij

    Mij Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    Mij, Nov 9, 2022
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    perchance dreamer Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    One of my doctors is treating long covid patients with Ketotifen, which is a mast cell stabilizer and antihistamine.
     
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    perchance dreamer Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    I think the only way to get Ketotifen in the U.S. is from a compounding pharmacy. Two of my doctors are very mainstream, but they are still willing to prescribe a compounded prescription when that would be best for a situation.

    The disadvantage of compounded prescriptions here is that most insurance companies won't cover them, so you have to pay without getting any help from insurance.
     
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