Yeah I hope so, long covid was roUGH! I asked my DR if the antivials effected it at all and he said no, only the acute early symptoms. So I was not able to have it and the infection ran it's course as previously.

GPs don't usually read primary literature (but you can! it's always a good idea to check for yourself on Google Scholar)... it sucks that we are dependent on them for prescriptions. Paxlovid has absolutely been proven effective, and if you're already chronically ill, it can make a BIG difference.