What People Really Think About COVID Drugs: A Twitter Tale

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people talked a lot about drugs on Twitter. Some of these drugs were approved by the FDA, while others were not. A study looked at over 600, 000 tweets to see what people thought about these drugs. The study found that Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin were talked about more than Molnupiravir and Remdesivir. This was especially true during the worst parts of the pandemic. People also had very different opinions about these drugs. Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin were often discussed in a political way. Some people thought they were good, while others thought they were bad. Republicans were more likely to support these drugs than Democrats. People with healthcare backgrounds were more likely to oppose Hydroxychloroquine. The study also found that people's opinions about these drugs changed over time. This is important because it shows that people's perceptions of drugs can change. It also shows that misinformation can spread quickly on social media. The study suggests that health systems, regulatory agencies, and policymakers should do more to monitor and reduce misinformation. This is important because it can help promote safe drug use.