Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

can i take claritin d with tamiflu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no interactions between then but remember that the D part of Claritin d can increase blood pressure.you can look up interactions at drugs.com

Question 5

can i mix alka seltzer and tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Flu treatment: If you're taking tamiflu (oseltamivir) for an influenza infection, it should be OK to take alka-seltzer for symptom relief. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) targets the virus directly, while alka-seltzer helps with the symptoms. This product contains a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and citric acid-so some relief from flu like symptoms might be obtained. Good to eat chicken soup, other fluids, and REST to fight off the flu

Question 6

can i take tamiflu (oseltamivir) while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No: It is generally not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers to take tamiflu, (oseltamivir) as its effects on breast-feeding babies are not known. Because of this, you should weigh the benefits of taking a medicine that will only decrease your flu symptoms by one or two days versus the unknown effects on your nursing infant.

Question 7

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 8

can i take aleve sinus and cold with tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: It is safe. However, take it with food or proton pump inhibitors (prilosec) to prevent potential stomach pain.

Question 9

i'm on tamiflu (oseltamivir) and can't sleep, can i take melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Sure.At least 3 mg: may be needed.

Question 10

can i take amoxicillin-clavunate and tamiflu (oseltamivir) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe to take these two meds silmultaneously.  You would only need to do this if you had influenza and a bacterial infection at the same time.

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