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Hello! found out my mother was taking paxlovid incorrectly for covid. she was taking 1 pill in the am and evening, and not all 3. its day 6 now and she is 100% better, and went to work. she ok to not take the rest? still infectious? no symptoms?

Q: hello! found out my mother was taking paxlovid incorrectly for covid. she was taking 1 pill in the am and evening, and not all 3. its day 6 now and she is 100% better, and went to work. she ok to not take the rest? still infectious? no symptoms?

: If she has no symptoms, then she doesn’t need to take the rest of the medicine. She is on day 6 so in most circumstances, if the person has no symptoms, they can return to work. Depending on her risk factors, she may want to wear a mask at work for the next few days. Frequent hand washing is also a good idea. Glad she feels better!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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If she has no symptoms, then she doesn’t need to take the rest of the medicine. She is on day 6 so in most circumstances, if the person has no symptoms, they can return to work. Depending on her risk factors, she may want to wear a mask at work for the next few days. Frequent hand washing is also a good idea. Glad she feels better!

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Answered 2/20/2023

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A member asked:

Hello! found out my mother was taking paxlovid incorrectly for covid. she was taking 1 pill in the am and evening, and not all 3. its day 6 now and she is 100% better, and went to work. she ok to not take the rest? still infectious? no symptoms?

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Dr Adaikkalam and another doctor agreed

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