Remdesivir User Reviews & Ratings

• don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2021

For COVID-19 "One of remdesivir's side effects is kidney failure. My friend's father went to the hospital with COVID, and the hospital told him they can treat COVID patients ONLY with remdesivir. So my friend's father was treated with it. After 5 days of being on remdesivir, his kidneys started to shut down. His lung got full of water, which the doctors diagnosed as pneumonia. How come doctors who spent years studying in universities can't tell the difference between a lung being full of water or if it's pneumonia? To make a long story short, my friend's father died in the hospital on the 9th day. Don't take it!"

• Muf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2021

For COVID-19 "I constantly had to urinate. It was horrible. I had 5 days of treatment with remdesivir. I left the hospital feeling incredibly weak and exhausted. I came home and found a doctor to prescribe hydroxychloroquine, z-pack, and ivermectin. Now I am much better, almost back to normal, and I haven’t finished the hydroxychloroquine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2021

For COVID-19 "My dad died after being given this remdesivir, which is not known how it interacts with other drugs. My dad had diabetes and myeloma dysplasia, and yet was blindly given this drug as doctors were following protocols instead of treating individual patients."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2021

For COVID-19 "I tested positive for Covid-19, stayed home for 10 days and was feeling much better, but then had problems breathing. Being a lung transplant recipient, I called my transplant team. They told me to get to the hospital right away, which I did. I needed some supplemental oxygen but otherwise felt fine. I was given remdesivir along with dexamethasone and oxygen and stayed in the hospital for 9 days. I went home needing only 2 liters of oxygen. I continued to get better but was tired. Now 2 months later my kidneys are in trouble, my glucose is all over the map, my blood pressure isn't stable, going so low I faint to 169/102, my heart rate is extremely high then low, I shake most times, I'm cold and then overheating. My conclusion is that I wish I hadn't taken remdesivir but instead insisted on trying Hydroxychloroquine."

• ASa...
• April 22, 2021

For COVID-19 "My brother-in-law expired last week. Age 44. Administered 6 remdesivir and one Actemra. HRCT scan was on 10/25 at the time of admission. Faced shivering, yellow eyes, and lips. Please monitor side effects and save loved ones. Take care."

• Rom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2021

For COVID-19 "It’s not for everyone. It’s crazy expensive and does so much damage to your body. With all the deadly side effects, how did it get EUA approved by the FDA? They came out with the vaccine rather quick, someone needs to make something safer. It’s like, 'damn if I do, and damn if I don’t.'"

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2022

For COVID-19 "My mom was given this drug in the hospital for Covid pneumonia. She went in on Dec. 3, 2021, and passed away on Dec. 15th. It caused her kidneys and other organs to shut down. All her friends kept telling me to get her out of that hospital and to get her off that drug. Unfortunately, you are at the doctor's mercy, especially when you are not allowed to even go in and visit or talk with them in person. These hospitals and doctors are making a lot of money using this drug. They could care less about who it hurts!"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2022

For COVID-19 "My otherwise completely healthy 51-year-old husband died taking this. It floods the lungs with fluid. This is the only place I have seen anyone praise this drug. Really makes you wonder. Remdesivir should never be used!"

• Tri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2022

For COVID-19 "I was diagnosed with COVID pneumonia at the end of 2021. Went to ER with an O2 reading of 79%, and they started me on Remdesivir IV immediately. 4-6 hours later, I noticed my urine became VERY dark. I was transferred to another hospital and given more Remdesivir the next day. My lab work was checked, and I was told my liver levels were over twice the level they should be. Previous blood work 4 months prior showed normal levels. I begged them to take me off it on day 2, and they wouldn't. My urine was coffee-colored by day 3, and I told them I am NOT taking any more. Liver levels were even higher, as well as my blood sugar. I now also was spotting a dark reddish-purple color, and they didn't know why. They took me off of it on day 3. It's now been 4 months, I am going to have my levels checked again to see if I'm OK. Remdesivir can be VERY deadly. Please use with caution and know about side effects before starting on it. Had I taken the full 5-day dose, I don't think I'd be here today."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2022

For COVID-19 "I was put in the hospital with COVID pneumonia on January 24th for four days and was given remdesivir IV the whole time. It’s now June 14th, and I’m still on oxygen 24/7, constant painful headaches, losing my hair, have back pain, I have no energy for 5 months now. When I take off my oxygen, it starts tanking to as low as 82. I’m nauseous every day. I’m 65 years old, and I would never take it again."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2021

For COVID-19 "Diagnosed with COVID Sunday, went back to the ER Friday. Diagnosed with COVID pneumonia. Was given remdesivir double dose first day, followed by 3 days of single doses. Dexamethasone was given for 8 days. I was released Saturday, 9 days later, with no oxygen. I cannot say if it helped or not. I am recovering at home now, 6 days. I feel I was 1/16 of what I was before. Very weak, and lungs feel like an old paper bag that needs priming to use fully. 2-day toes and fingers tingle, 3rd and 4th day felt full like over balloons and pain even with no movement. Fingers and toes are back to tingling and slight pain to use. Fresh fruit and veggies taste best, but some meat tastes salty and horrible. Bland meat tastes best. My voice and movements seem to be choppy and not precise, but I cannot say it's visible, but there is an audible difference when speaking."

• Lmk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2022

For COVID-19 "My husband was given remdesivir 8 days after our symptoms were gone. He was admitted with pneumonia and PEs. He was initially on 2L of oxygen. After each dose, he required 4-6L of oxygen. His blood work, especially those that were about kidney and liver, got worse every day. He should never have been given this drug. Every doctor, PA, pharmacist, and nurse I talked with said the doctor was falsifying his medical records so he could prescribe. Now we are waiting to see if he has kidney and liver damage."

• TSE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2020

For COVID-19 "I received 5 IV injections of remdesivir for COVID, and since then, my blood pressure has been low. Before taking remdesivir, I've always had high blood pressure. I have had muscle weakness in my legs. I have had headaches. I find that with any little cut, I bleed a lot. The doctors and nurses have had a hard time getting blood out of my veins for a blood test. They get the needle in the vein, but they can't get blood out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2022

For COVID-19 "This is a dangerous drug. My 26-day-old grandson, who showed no signs of a cold, was given this, and within half an hour could not breathe on his own. He was taken to resuscitation, then to ICU. It took 3 months for his breathing to sound normal. Who knows what long-term damage has been done to him? A side effect is trouble breathing. Why was he given anything considering he was in the hospital for chronic reflux and not for a respiratory illness? Dangerous and pointless protocol that could be costing people their lives. Each person should be individually assessed and never follow dangerous and ineffective protocols. The system needs an overhaul, and this starts at the top. I guarantee this won't even be published. The hospital has ignored our pleas. Corrupt to the core."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2022

For COVID-19 "I was admitted to the hospital with COVID pneumonia. I was not vaccinated. I was given 6 IV units of remdesivir along with dexamethasone and oxygen and stayed in the hospital for 13 days. I went home needing no oxygen. I continued to get better but was very tired for quite some time. Started feeling better but have now been dealing with hair shedding. Not sure if it's from the medication or the nasty virus. We are all just guinea pigs."

• ram...
• February 18, 2021

For COVID-19 "When I suffered with breathing problems due to viral pneumonia associated with Covid-19 in the month of October 2020, I was given 7 doses of remdesivir, keeping me in ICU with full oxygen in a corporate hospital in Hyderabad. From the first dose, positive results shown. But, sugar level increased to 340, later controlled. Heavy appetite. Became lean. Felt severe weakness for 2 months. After taking a protein diet, I could recover speedily. After one month, heavy hair fall started. Feeling unknown weakness."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2023

For COVID-19 "This medicine killed my mom. She went in with COVID and made it through the first 5 days of this medicine, so we were praying she was in the clear. It was up and down by the minute, and new side effects from this drug just kept emerging every single day, and doctors would say they didn’t know what was causing it. Her blood pressure dropped really low, her blood sugar shot up, she had fluid in her lungs most days, so many more I can’t think of right now. I’ve now had time to read what the side effects are of this drug, and it was so many of her new symptoms. We are beyond heartbroken and wish I was able to function enough to research it all while she was still fighting for her life. Just beware before your loved ones go to the hospital, the doctors would not listen to us when we asked them to stop this medicine. Such a sad world it’s become when they don’t treat individuals, they only follow protocol. Sickening."

• Cba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

For COVID-19 "Remdesivir and steroids saved my life from COVID-19. I had COVID pneumonia and remained in the hospital for 5 days, taking remdesivir once a day for 5 days, and went home with oxygen. After two months, I’m feeling back to normal."

• Gri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For COVID-19 "March 2021, hospitalized with pneumonia and oxygen saturation 80%. In the ER, asked for hydroxychloroquine (sp?). The ER doctor was very nasty about it and said it’s the WORST thing ever. Was trying hard to push the ventilator-I told him no. I had also been treating with herbals several days before going to the ER. I was 58 years old at the time with type 2 diabetes, overweight, and a light smoker. Ended up in the hospital for 2 nights, given 3 doses of remdesivir, steroids (really screwed up my glucose, but oh well), and insulin. When discharged, I lay out in the sun every day-went for a follow-up 1 week after discharge and lungs clear. I was tired for a few weeks but completely recovered. I was happy I was not in that hospital for more than 2 nights."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2022

For COVID-19 "I am vaccinated and got COVID and was hospitalized because of low oxygen and am immune compromised. They only gave me one IV treatment of it. They put me on steroids for 10 days and breathing treatments every 4 hours plus inhalers. My oxygen has been okay, but none of that has helped. I am still coughing, headache, and short of breath. I see my asthma doctor tomorrow and hope he does something different."

• Cov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2021

For COVID-19 "I had COVID-led pneumonia. CT scan 10/25. I was hospitalized and kept on a ventilator. I was given IV remdesivir for 5 days, along with baricitinib (1 pill each day for 14 days). I started recovering from the 4th day. Coughing reduced substantially. After the 5th dose, my ventilator was removed and I was told to walk in the hospital ward. I was discharged from the hospital on the 9th day. After returning home, I was a bit weak for 5-6 days. Now, after 14 days, I'm normal but still have pain in my left knee. In my case, remdesivir + baricitinib worked really well. I was also prescribed Fabiflu for 14 days."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2022

For COVID-19 "Well, I'm type one diabetic, and I had no real side effects that I could tell. I was already weak from the virus. I did 5 days in the hospital, am home, and finally feeling better. Now, day 14 post-COVID, still weak, but everything else is good."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2021

For COVID-19 "As far as I'm concerned, remdesivir helped cure my COVID-19. Was in the hospital for 7 nights, treated with blood thinners, remdesivir, steroids, etc., plus insulin (as my blood sugars went up possibly due to remdesivir). However, I was very happy to be administered remdesivir. My side effects were extreme body weakness, headache, urinating a lot more than normal. I was very happy to have recovered from COVID-19, and the side effects after 14 days at home are wearing off."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

For COVID-19 "Hospitalized in Aug 2020 with COVID pneumonia, in ICU for 12 days, 10 days on a ventilator. The hospital was a research testing site for remdesivir (thank GOD), my family signed to allow me to receive it because I was near death. It worked. I remained in the hospital for another 21 days, still testing positive, 10 days in rehab hospital. Within 6 months, I was back at exercise, Pilates, and feeling great. Yes, I’m 73. It was the right drug at the right time."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2022

For COVID-19 "I'm 64, male, went to ER after battling COVID for 13 days, my O2 at 88. First night I got remdesivir, dexamethasone, and Lasix and put on 3L of O2. Within 36 hours my inflammation test numbers were way down, and I felt much better. I was discharged after 4 days when my pneumonia cleared. I recovered at home with an additional 5 doses of dexamethasone. Six months later I feel fine. I don't know what remdesivir did for me, but in combo with other drugs, I went from feeling like I was dying to walking out after 4 days without oxygen. Can mow the lawn, take walks, lift weights. My kidneys seem fine."