Affordable Antidepressant Shows Promise in Treating Long COVID Fatigue

A low-cost antidepressant may offer new hope for people struggling with long COVID fatigue. In a randomized clinical trial involving 399 adults, fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life compared with a placebo, making it one of the first medications to show meaningful benefits for this disabling condition.

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Researchers have identified a potential therapeutic option for long COVID sufferers experiencing debilitating fatigue. A randomized clinical trial encompassing 399 adults found that fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant medication, substantially lessened fatigue symptoms and enhanced overall quality of life compared to placebo treatment.

The findings represent a significant development in addressing long COVID, a condition that has affected millions worldwide with persistent and often severe fatigue. Fluvoxamine emerges as among the first pharmacological interventions to demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements for patients dealing with this challenging post-viral syndrome.

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