Question 1

can i take tamiflu if im on ms drug tysabri (natalizumab)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but see below: We have good evidence that flu vaccines with dead viruses are effective with tysabri (natalizumab)..  Tamiflu is an antiviral med that may alleviate some of flu symptoms and shorten duration, and would be unlikely to cause problems with tysabri (natalizumab).  Might be wiser, though, to get a flu shot, and avoid nasal vaccine, as it is a live attenuated virus and adds risk.

Question 2

are tamiflu and relenza (zanamivir) effective antiviral drugs?

Accepted Answer

When used properly.: Their usefulness is limited to influenza (real flu, not "flu-like illness") if used in the first 48 hours of the illness.

Question 3

is tamiflu (oseltamivir) a good drug to prevent the flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no drug to prevent flu completely, even the vaccine. They decrease the severity of symptoms such body aches, malaise etc. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) helps better if you administer it atleast 48 hrs before the symptom onset. So if someone around you is sick, start taking it. The sooner the better. If you are pregnant,  talk to your doctor first whether to take it or not coz there are conflicting data.

Question 4

side effects of tamiflu (oseltamivir) in children in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Indian study: A indian study of 191 children (median age, 3 years), 69 (36.1%) developed adverse drug reactions. Most common symptoms were vomiting (16.2%) followed by neuropsychiatric symptoms (12.6%), diarrhea (12.0%), ear disorders (8.9%), and insomnia (6.8%).

Full text available here: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3127335/?Tool=pubmed.

Question 5

is its safe to take tamiflu and metformin?

Accepted Answer

No interaction: No known drug-drug interaction. Otherwise side effects to each drug are to be considered as instructed by prescriber and/or pharmacist.

Question 6

is tamiflu (oseltamivir) safe for adults?

Accepted Answer

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Tamillu is general recognized as safe, however there are some people who react to tamiflu (oseltamivir) with minor or major reactions that can be very serious.  It is very difficult to tell who might have a severe reaction.

Question 7

what is oseltamivir (tamiflu) be used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is used to treat influenza A and/or B in people  who have had flu symptoms for 2 days or less.  It can also be used as prophylaxis (prevention) for people who have a close contact who is positive for the flu.

Question 8

please describe the medication: tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral: Used in cases where acute influenza is suspected, this medication is dosed twice daily for 5 days. It may also be used as prophylaxis, when a person at risk or in poor health is exposed to a flu patient, and the influenza has not yet become active.

Question 9

can i take gen payne with tamiflu?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Your PCP prescribed Tamiflu to shorten the course of the flu. Your symptoms are more likely due to the flu itself not the medication. Drink fluids and rest. Treat fever with Tylenol and for worsening cough or prolonged fever, please see your physician.

Question 10

can you drink and tmake tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Sick and alcohol: No. One  should not drink alcohol when they are ill, regardless if they are on tamiflu (oseltamivir) or not.

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