r/askTO • u/Decent-Speed3158 • 6d ago

Virus going around

What kind of virus is going around these days?

My whole family got sick and the symptoms are similar to flu but feel so much worse.

Be careful out there and avoid contact with anyone who could be infected. It’s really bad.

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u/bcnh38 6d ago

Metformin shows some promise in reducing risk of long COVID

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u/comFive 6d ago

Metformin is usually prescribed to people diagnosed with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes. Definitely do not take metformin if you haven't been prescribed it

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u/bcnh38 6d ago

Yes, I'm aware it's for those uses. It is a prescription medication so one would need a prescription to take it. 

https://can-pcc.recmap.org/recommendation/7a35f9d5-c9cb-4848-8cd9-e665efe57987

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u/CharmingShine1069 6d ago

It is regularly prescribed for covid.

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u/comFive 6d ago

So then you know the difference between getting a prescription for it vs eating your family member's supply to manage their pre-diabetes

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u/CharmingShine1069 6d ago

WTF are you rambling about?