Expert Q and A: Treatment options for mild COVID-19

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Portrait of Kelly Grindrod
Are COVID-19 drugs recommended for everyone? What are they, and how do they work?

There are four treatment options available for mild cases of COVID-19. 

Kelly Grindrod, a pharmacist and University of Waterloo professor, answers common questions about these medications.

Mild COVID-19 means that you have tested positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms, but you are not sick enough to need extra oxygen. Symptoms of mild COVID-19 can include a cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, fever, low energy, and/or a change in taste or smell. Mild COVID-19 can quickly become more severe.

For answers to other common questions about COVID-19 treatment, visit our COVID-19 health resources page.