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I want to address the recent concerns regarding Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and the potential worsening of COVID-19 symptoms. This is based on a very anecdotal report from France which raised the possibility that people who had taken the medication could fare much worse with the illness.

Although there is not much definitive proof at this time, in light of being cautious, most hospitals and doctors have limited the use of Ibuprofen. We are also recommending our patients not to use Ibuprofen for fever or pain and use acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed.

With fever, the best option may be to allow the body to exert their natural defense mechanism and not to take either forms of medication. This would limit any potential side effects of either medication.

I would like to share the segment on fever from my book, the New Basics which I wrote almost 20 years ago and is still up to date.