Long COVID

Allergy & Immune

Post-COVID condition

Long COVID is a condition that can develop after having COVID-19, even if the original illness was mild. Symptoms last for at least three months and can affect different parts of the body. Common problems include extreme tiredness, brain fog (trouble thinking or concentrating), worsening symptoms after activity, dizziness, body aches, and changes in smell or taste. These symptoms may come and go or get worse over time. Doctors diagnose Long COVID based on your history and current symptoms, since no single test can confirm it.

AI Summary of Treatment Experiences

Not medical advice.

# Long COVID Treatment Summary Fluvoxamine shows the strongest emerging evidence, with a 2026 randomized trial demonstrating modest improvements in fatigue and quality of life. Fluoxetine is commonly recommended for anxiety symptoms, while bupropion may help brain fog and fatigue through dopamine effects, though with mixed results. Physical therapy and energy pacing are supported strategies when carefully tailored to avoid post-exertional symptom worsening. Duloxetine is sometimes used for neuropathic pain and autonomic symptoms, though evidence remains limited to expert guidance rather than Long COVID-specific trials.