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Can the flu virus cause an imbalance with depression medication?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: I don' t think that normally this should occur but if the illness affected the liver or brain, then i suppose an imbalence could occur.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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