A COMMON antidepressant could help to ease the symptoms of coronavirus, scientists say. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in the US are examining the effectiveness of flu…
Scientists are examining the effectiveness of fluvoxamine against Covid-19called SSRI antidepressants and it is normally prescribed for either the treatment of depression or for obsessive-compulsive disorder .
The researchers determined that fluvoxamine might be a potential coronavirus treatment - after find the drug had reduced the production of cytokines in patients with sepsis.Professor Alban Gaultier"If proven effective in decreasing the symptoms of Covid-19, this treatment would be a safe and affordable option for fighting the pandemic.
The researchers say that even if the drug proves ineffective against Covid-19, trial participants will benefit from the close supervision by doctors, who will help them determine if they need additional treatment.
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