Question 1

how long does it take to recover from flu?

Accepted Answer

Very variable: That depends. The very old and very young can be especially hard hit by the flu. If there are other medical conditions like HIV, Diabetes, asthma etc - the can make recovery more difficult. Whether or not you had the flu shot or used antiviral medications also is a factor.

Question 2

what should you take for the flu a?

Accepted Answer

Vaccine and anti: Viral medication. Anti-virall medications, requiring prescription, can shorten the illness by a couple of days if started early. Best thing to do is to get vaccinated to prevent flu. See this site for more info.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/.

Question 3

is it ok to take thera flu while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Theraflu is a combination product with more than a dozen forms. The forms with phenylephrine are classified as less safe than others, but all forms are probably safe in the doses typically used.

Question 4

20 year old with flu! help! what to take?

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Flu and treatment: First make sure it is only the flu. See your doctor. 
If you are sure it is only the flu, drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest. Warm saline gargles help as do drinking soup with chiken broth.

Question 5

what can you take for the flu that?s safe?

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Over the counter med: There is not a remedy for the flu, but you can take medication that helps reduce the symptoms- fever- tylenol, (acetaminophen) aches motrin, cough robitussin,  combo nyquil.  Just don't take multiple medications and if you have questions ask the in store pharmacists.  Soups and teas work great too.

Question 6

what can i take during the flu for body aces.

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and others will all give some relief from muscle aches during viral illnesses.

Question 7

what happens if you take flu medicine for covid-19?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral meds: Uncertain.  There are on-going clinical trials to see how people infected with COVID-19 respond to antiviral medications. Early results with remdesivir look promising.

Question 8

how long does it take for a baby to recover from the flu?

Accepted Answer

Longer: Babies and flu is not a good combination. They have a very immature immune system and can have a higher rate of complications. It usually take longer for infants.. Make sure in the future you and your child get the flu vaccine.

Question 9

i have flu like symtoms, should i work or take the day off?

Accepted Answer

Depends: if you have a fever, or if you work around other people, stay home to rest and to avoid infecting others .

Question 10

is 10 mg of amptriptyline okay to take with nyquil severe cild and flu?

Accepted Answer

Better not: amitriptyline interacts with most ingredients of NyQuil severe cold and flu, and can cause further CNS depression , kindly avoid the taking both medications together. Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications and read the labels carefully, best wishes

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