If it is flu season (October through March), you may indeed have influenza.
However, flu-like symptoms occur with many infections besides the flu.
You may simply have forgotten to take it.
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However, even if you aren’t getting the desired effects, antidepressants change your body chemistry.
Suddenly removing the drugs will result in a sudden change of chemical reactions, resulting inwithdrawal symptoms.
You might experience these symptoms for a few weeks.
Some will experience only minor symptoms and miss the connection with their antidepressant.
There are exceptions to the rule.
Tapering schedules can be quite variable.
If your treatment has lasted less than six weeks, tapering is often done over one to two weeks.
If you’ve been treated for six to eight months, tapering is done over six to eight weeks.
However, you should also take normal precautions to prevent the flu and other infectious diseases.
Stay up to date on vaccinations and practice good handwashing habits.
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