Like all medications, Paxlovid can cause side effects. The most common side effects of Paxlovid are:

• Altered taste
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Nausea
• Unwell feeling

The cost of Paxlovid with insurance will depend on your individual plan and which pharmacy you use.

The cost of Paxlovid without insurance will depend on the pharmacy, location, and strength of Paxlovid.

Looking to save money? Use Sesame’s Rx savings card at the pharmacy checkout to save up to 80% off the price of your medication. Ask your provider for details.

People who are older and have certain conditions are more at risk for severe disease from COVID-19. Those at high risk of complications include those with the following conditions:

• Adults over 50
• Unvaccinated people
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Smokers
• Chronic liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Lung disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Immunodeficiency
• Pregnancy
• Neurological disorder

Yes, Paxlovid is only available by prescription from a licensed provider. It is only for people who have an active COVID-19 infection and are at risk for severe disease or hospitalization.

Have COVID-19 and in need of a prescription? Schedule a same-day appointment with a Sesame provider and start treatment today.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other conditions, such as a cold or the flu. COVID-19 strains evolve, and their symptoms may change with the strains. The easiest way to know if you have COVID-19 is by a nasal swab test.

Common symptoms of COVID-19 are:

• Fever
• Cough
• Change in sense of smell or taste
• Headache
• Body aches
• Sore throat
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Shortness of breath

Those with kidney disease may need to avoid Paxlovid or have their dose adjusted. Paxlovid can lead to changes in liver function, so those with liver disease should use caution.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or nursing.

Paxlovid interacts with many medications. Always tell your provider about all prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplements you take.

Do not use Paxlovid if you take any of the following medications:

• alfuzosin
• amiodarone
• apalutamide
• carbamazepine
• colchicine
• dihydroergotamine
• dronedarone
• eletriptan
• enzalutamide
• eplerenone
• ergotamine
• finerenone
• flecainide
• flibanserin
• ivabradine
• lomitapide
• lovastatin
• lumacaftor/ivacaftor
• lurasidone
• methylergonovine
• midazolam
• naloxegol
• phenobarbital
• phenytoin
• pimozide
• primidone
• propafenone
• quinidine
• ranolazine
• rifampin
• rifapentine
• St. John’s wort
• sildenafil
• silodosin
• simvastatin
• tolvaptan
• triazolam
• ubrogepant
• voclosporin

Paxlovid comes as a 5-day pack. Twice a day, you will take two 150 mg nirmatrelvir tablets and one 100 mg ritonavir tablet. Finish the entire pack.

Your provider may adjust your dosage based on your kidney health and other medications you take.