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Over-the-counter medications and COVID-19

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COVID-19 is an infection that affects a person’s lungs and makes it hard to breath. People with COVID-19 can also get a fever and cough a lot. Many people with these symptoms will use over the counter drugs, like pain relievers and cough and cold products. These drugs can help people feel better when they are sick. But some of these drugs might affect how SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) works in the body.

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a link between over the counter medication use and the course of COVID-19.

All confirmed cases of COVID-19 and a random sample of people with negative COVID-19 tests will be sent invitation letters from Alberta Health Services independent of the study investigators.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Any

  • Eligible Ages:

    0 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Alberta residents who have been tested for COVID-19 since March 1.
Exclusion Criteria:
1) People who are currently hospitalized.
2) People who died from COVID-19.
3) People who did not have any contact information when they were tested for COVID-19.

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Scot Simpson

[email protected]
780 4927538
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: Pro00100243