I talked today with my gastrologist about starting Entyvio. I had a concern regarding the increased risk of taking the drug during the epidemic.
The information I received:
Based on the initial data we see in Europe and China, patients taking immunosuppressant drugs like Remicade, Humira or Entyvio do not exibit increased symptoms when infected with Covid-19. This is different with Prednisone where the symptoms related to Covid are worse.
I wasn't able to find any information on-line to confirm this information, but thought I would share it with you.
The doctor did suggest to be extra cautious if I decide to take Entyvio. There is always an increased risk from an intestinal infection (stomach flu), but not so much from influenza viruses (in case of Entyvio)
The information I received:
Based on the initial data we see in Europe and China, patients taking immunosuppressant drugs like Remicade, Humira or Entyvio do not exibit increased symptoms when infected with Covid-19. This is different with Prednisone where the symptoms related to Covid are worse.
I wasn't able to find any information on-line to confirm this information, but thought I would share it with you.
The doctor did suggest to be extra cautious if I decide to take Entyvio. There is always an increased risk from an intestinal infection (stomach flu), but not so much from influenza viruses (in case of Entyvio)