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A member asked:
I was on 15 mg abilify for 13 yrs. tapered down over 6 weeks then quit. having severe flu like symptoms. headaches. raw dry mouth. heaviness in throat and chest. is this from the abilify and if so how long will it last. covid neg?
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If the COVID-19 test is recent, it is also influenza season, and a test for influenza would be in order. If the COVID test is not current, get another one, as your symptoms are consistent with COVID and influenza.
Answered 11/24/2021
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