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I went to dr and have upper respiratory infection and all he gave me was cough meds. i have a pack of tamiflu (oseltamivir)..will that help?
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Doubtful: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is normally prescribed for Influenza/Flu. If cough medicine was prescribed the doctor is telling you that antibiotics will not be helpful for the virus you may have. If worsening symptoms get rechecked.Good luck
Answered 11/4/2014
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Would presume no.: I’d assume the doctor who examined you thought that this was not the flu. As such, Oseltamivir would likely provide you no benefit.
Answered 11/27/2017
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