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5 days into my "flu" , 2 trips to hospital and i was finally prescribed tamiflu (oseltamivir) by my dr. is it going to help at all to take it at this point?
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Not really: To be effective it needs to be taken within 48 hours or earlier from the initial onset of symptoms. If all goes well, it shaves only 1-2 days off the course of the flu. Best treatment is prevention. Start by getting flu shot next year before season starts! hope you feel better soon! stock up on orange juice and chicken soup.
Answered 12/3/2014
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